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Climate targets threatened by lack of mining investment: McKinsey

Report reveals looming shortages of minerals key to the energy transition as low commodity prices cause investors and miners to cut spending.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2023 | 3:50 am

Brazil’s Mura people back Amazon potash mine

Based on consultations, several hundred Mura people voted in support…

Staff Writer | September 26, 2023 | 7:53 am

Cornish Lithium raises $6.2m to support UK project

Funds were secured through a crowdfunding campaign, the largest of…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2023 | 5:36 am

CleanTech Lithium to kick off production at second Chile mine in 2027

The company will progress project development in stages and begin…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2023 | 3:39 am

Sumitomo Metal bets on Canadian battery materials firm Nano One

Through a C$16.9 million ($12.5m) investment, the Japanese giant will…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2023 | 3:36 am

Hecla Mining silver reserves at second-highest level in 130 years

Hecla's proven and probable reserves of the precious metal hit the second highest level in the company's history to 200 million ounces.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 18, 2022 | 3:52 am

Barrick Gold near Pueblo Viejo tailings decision

The country's energy and mines minister Antonio Almonte said a decision on the final location and conditions for the permit was imminent.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 17, 2022 | 9:53 am

Resolute Mining ups Mali gold project resources estimate by 40%

The Tabakoroni gold deposit, part of the company's Syama complex, holds an estimate of 1.3 million ounces of the metal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 17, 2022 | 6:53 am

Newcrest flags delays at Havieron on ground conditions

Partner Greatland Gold, which holds 30% of the project, said the update was based on old figures and hailed Havieron’s potential for upside.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 17, 2022 | 3:58 am

Appian Capital Advisory sells stake in Peak Rare Earths

The sale of Appian’s position was priced at A$0.99 per share, representing a substantial 24.5% premium to Peak’s shares pre-closing.

MINING.com Editor | February 16, 2022 | 3:20 pm

First Quantum hopes for speedy Cobre Panama contract renewal

The document, which has yet to be approved by Congress, will see First Quantum pay $375 million a year plus a royalty of 12% to 16% of the mine's gross profits.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 16, 2022 | 7:13 am

Tesla secures 5-year lithium supply from Liontown

Australia's Liontown Resources will provide the EV giant with more 100,000 tonnes of lithium spodumene concentrate a year, starting in 2024.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 16, 2022 | 4:03 am

Britishvolt secures $54 million from Glencore for UK gigafactory

Glencore's backing is part of the battery plant developer’s £200 million Series C fundraising led by Bank of America.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 15, 2022 | 6:45 am

Million-years-old minerals reveal new info on earth’s recycling mechanism for surface material

Ancient pieces of garnet, zircon and rutile found on the coast of Oman have given scientists a new understanding of subduction.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 15, 2022 | 6:06 am

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