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Piedmont’s Tennessee lithium hydroxide plant could double US output

The company says its proposed $600 million lithium hydroxide plant in Tennessee would pay for itself in less than three years.

Colin McClelland | April 20, 2023 | 11:12 am

Sumitomo Metals backs Teck’s split plan

The Japanese company said it will vote in favour of…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2023 | 3:44 am

Conservative design central to meeting tailings standards – report

SRK Consulting hosted an international training course in South Africa to…

Staff Writer | April 19, 2023 | 1:08 pm

Ximen receives final permit for Kenville gold mine in British Columbia

Between 1890-1954, the Kenville mine produced approximately 66,000 oz. of…

Staff Writer | April 19, 2023 | 8:59 am

Chile’s drought hits Antofagasta’s copper output in Q1

It produced 145,900 tonnes of copper in the period, down…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 19, 2023 | 6:43 am

Copper price near 8-month low on tightening lockdowns in China

Investors are awaiting China’s April trade data due later in the session to gauge the scope of disruptions from covid-19 lockdowns.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 9, 2022 | 9:27 am

Iron ore price tumbles as covid curbs in China fuel demand concerns

China's iron ore imports in April fell nearly 13% to 86.06 million tonnes from the same period a year-ago.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 9, 2022 | 8:55 am

Imperial Metals speeds up work to reopen Mount Polley copper mine

Operations at the copper-gold mine in British Columbia are slated to restart before the end of June.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 9, 2022 | 6:35 am

Adding basalt rock to agricultural land may lead to drastic CO2 emissions reduction – study

UK-based researchers say enhanced weathering has a removal potential of 6–30 million tons of carbon dioxide annually by 2050.

Staff Writer | May 9, 2022 | 6:06 am

Communities protesting against Las Bambas set up new conditions to negotiate with Peruvian government

The leaders of the Fuerabamba and Huancuire communities demanded that MMG join the dialogue process.

Staff Writer | May 8, 2022 | 12:35 pm

More women join Chile’s mining sector – report

The number of women working in Chile’s mining sector grew by 40% in the past 12 months.

Staff Writer | May 8, 2022 | 10:56 am

Rio Tinto becomes first North American producer of scandium oxide

Quebec plant's nameplate capacity of three tonnes per year represents approximately 20% of the global market.

Staff Writer | May 6, 2022 | 12:06 pm

Carbon nanotube battery market expected to grow in the next decade – report

Carbon nanotubes are graphene’s older sibling.

Staff Writer | May 6, 2022 | 6:05 am

Two top McEwen Mining execs step down

Transition plans and a search for CFO and COO are underway.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2022 | 6:05 am

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