Canadian miners subject to tougher tailings standards
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has updated its tailings standards and it now meets or exceeds most global guidelines.
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Rio Tinto produces battery grade lithium in the US
The miner has proved the process of roasting and leaching waste rock to recover high grades of the metal at its Boron plant in California.
Musk increases lithium footprint with Ontario project buy
The Pakeagama claims are located in the "electric avenue" pegmatite field in northwestern Ontario.
Steinmetz says probe against Vale “alive, well and kicking”
The billionaire claims Vale is misleading investors by claiming local prosecutors had closed an investigation into alleged illegal practices related to Simandou.
Canadian First Nation challenges DeBeers’ mine waste plans
The Attawapiskat First Nation opposes a new planned mine landfill on its traditional territory, citing threats to cultural sites.
Panoramic Resources to restart nickel project in Australia
To support the resuming of operations, Panoramic has entered a five-year nickel and copper concentrate offtake agreement with Trafigura Group.
Barrick ready to sign deal to reopen Porgera mine
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has announced an imminent agreement to bring the mine back into operations.
Vale says Steinmetz-triggered probe in Brazil over Simandou closed
Federal prosecutors have closed an investigation into Vale executives based on documents supplied by Steinmetz.
Florida faces imminent collapse of giant phosphate mine pond
Tailings pond at the old Piney Point phosphate mine threatens to burst, releasing millions of gallons of toxic water.
Petra finds 39-carat blue diamond at Cullinan mine
The Type IIb gem is said to be of “exceptional quality” due to both its colour and clarity.
Greenland grants 30-year permit to EU-backed Molybdenum mine
Malmbjer is expected to supply roughly 25% of the EU’s annual molybdenum demand over its first decade of operation.