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Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge gains key permit, but legal and political risks loom

“Legal challenges are almost inevitable,” the Australian miner's CEO says.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | October 25, 2024 | 10:55 am

Sanctions delay to Russian zinc mine causes supply miscalculation

Western sanctions on Russia's zinc miner Ozernoye have left it…

Reuters | October 25, 2024 | 10:10 am

China to offer Taliban tariff-free trade as it inches closer to isolated resource-rich regime

Selling Afghanistan's lithium, copper and iron deposits to feed China's…

Reuters | October 25, 2024 | 7:55 am

Adriatic Metals gets approval for new tailings facility

It allows Adriatic to begin the disposing of mine waste…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 25, 2024 | 4:13 am

UK critical mineral importers to get financial support in budget

Part of a broader effort to bolster British industries and…

Bloomberg News | October 24, 2024 | 4:52 pm

GoviEx logs strong uranium recoveries for Muntanga as it preps for feasibility study

The main deposits, Muntanga and Dibbwi East, which account for 80% of the measured and indicated resources, achieved recoveries of 90% or better.

Staff Writer | October 16, 2024 | 8:36 am

Lithium Americas revamps Thacker Pass deal with GM in new $625 million JV

For its 62% ownership of Thacker Pass, Lithium Americas will contribute $387 million to the JV and act as manager of the project.

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | October 16, 2024 | 8:16 am

Brazil reviews caves decree in potential boon for mining and energy

Vale sees a potential to unlock 1.6 billion tonnes of iron ore reserves if the government tweaks rules around mining in caves.

Bloomberg News | October 16, 2024 | 8:12 am

Brazil’s CSN to sell up to 11% of mining unit to Japan’s Itochu

The potential transaction still depends on additional corporate and antitrust green light.

Reuters | October 16, 2024 | 7:19 am

Barrick fights to dismiss Tanzanian abuse allegations from Canadian court

Barrick, the second-biggest gold miner by market value, could face a civil trial seeking unspecified damages for 32 Tanzanians living near North Mara.

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | October 16, 2024 | 5:45 am

De Beers, Signet launch campaign to attract youth to mined diamonds amid lab-grown rise

It targets Zillennials, the microgeneration born between 1993 and 1998, believed to be behind the rise of lab-grown gems.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 16, 2024 | 5:37 am

Antofagasta copper production jumps 15% in Q3

Copper production is expected to remain at the lower end of the 670,000-710,000 tonne range, with little change in 2025.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 16, 2024 | 3:42 am

Video: Pension funds need to be bigger players in the sector, EY mining and metals lead says

Raising capital to supply metals needed for the energy transition has become front and center for mining executives, according to EY report.

MINING.com Editor | October 15, 2024 | 4:59 pm

Amnesty International releases new human rights ranking of top electric vehicle makers

The companies were assessed against criteria based on internationally recognized frameworks, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Staff Writer | October 15, 2024 | 2:25 pm

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