US moves to boost domestic production of strategic minerals
The Pentagon and U.S. tech companies have grown concerned that China could cut off exports of the minerals to the US.
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Ivanhoe expedites construction at Platreef mine
Robert Friedland said Platreef is "among this planet’s largest precious metals deposits.”
Rio Tinto’s diamond production steady despite covid-19
The Argyle and Diavik mines have continued to produce and market gemstones.
Rio Tinto seeking solutions that transform heat from underground mines into electricity
The world’s second-largest miner wants to launch a pilot project at its Arizona operation with the idea of extending it worldwide.
Australian government creates Radioactive Waste Agency
The creation of the agency is seen by the mining industry as a positive step towards developing nuclear technology expertise.
Shandong Gold ups offer for Cardinal
Shandong Gold has improved its offer by 16% to fend off Nordgold's interest.
South Africa mines minister hospitalized with covid-19
Gwede Mantashe, who is also chairman of the ruling ANC party in the African nation, went into self-quarantine about a week ago.
Premier Gold terminates 40% of workers at Mercedes mine in Mexico
Strategy entails consolidating production to one mine portal from five and reducing the mining rate to 1,200 tonnes per day.
Noram Ventures to drill at Zeus lithium project in Nevada
The Canadian miner says there is increased interest in lithium claystone deposits in the Clayton Valley.
Callinex starts drilling in Pine Bay, shares up
The campaign in Manitoba will complete up to 1,500m of drilling at the project to test two newly identified Borehole Pulse Electromagnetic anomalies.
Food security is national security: Potash gets ready for a closeup
The Department of the Interior released a draft 2025 list of 54 minerals critical to the US economy, including potash.