Lithium prices to remain low as “hype” meets “reality” — CRU
The commodity research group says prices will remain in the single-digit figures due mainly to an avalanche of new supply.
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Los Andes Copper to build “Chile’s next major mine”
The Canadian junior's Vizcachitas project is one of the largest undeveloped deposits not held by a major mining company.
Vale begins key phase of Paraopeba river clean-up amid looming water shortage
The water stream was seriously contaminated in January, after a dam at the company’s Feijão mine, in the state of Minas Gerais, burst.
Avesoro Resources main shareholder submits takeover bid
The Canadian miner also said it's currently assessing the long-term viability of its Youga gold mine in Burkina Faso.
Harmony Gold mulls AngloGold assets acquisition as reserves dwindle
The South African gold miner is interested in many projects, including AngloGold Ashanti’s Mponeng operation.
Philippine anti-mining advocate Gina Lopez dies after battle with cancer
The former environment minister rose to international prominence in 2016 by launching a crackdown on the country’s mining industry and closing down several operations on environmental grounds.
Lydian scores small victory in Armenia as criminal probe into blockades launched
Court of appeal ruled that police must prosecute a group of protesters who have been illegally blocking access to the company’s Amulsar gold project.
Turquoise Hill bears the brunt of further delays, added costs for Oyu Tolgoi mine
The Canadian miner's shares have sunk to historic lows in August on news that production from the vast Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold-silver mine in Mongolia could be delayed 16 to 30 months from the original estimate, while the capital cost of the underground expansion could cost another $1.9 billion.
Ivanhoe, CITIC complete second major financing for Congo mines
The investment provides Ivanhoe with the equity cushion required to fast-track Kamoa-Kakula’s 6 Mtpa Phase 1 mine to production.
Avesoro regains control of Burkina Faso gold mine after security breach
The company had halted operations last week as a precautionary measure after armed artisanal miners attempted to steal ore from the Youga mine’s stockpile.
How Rio–Glencore talks fell apart
In the end it wasn't about copper, iron ore or coal, but who was paying more.
