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UK’s only rare earths producer eyes US, EU markets

Factors that weighed in on LCM's strategic shift include Brexit and the US substantial subsidies to critical minerals and metals companies.

Staff Writer | September 13, 2023 | 3:56 am

ATEX Resources stock boosted by Valeriano resource udate

The update showed a significant inferred mineral resource of 1.4…

Staff Writer | September 12, 2023 | 9:39 am

Cobalt, copper mining in DRC fuelling forced evictions — report

Study links race to secure key battery metals to forced…

Staff Writer | September 12, 2023 | 5:19 am

Lundin secures environmental permit to extend Candelaria mine life

Approved EIA considers several improvements to the mine’s current operations,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 12, 2023 | 3:40 am

Copper price climbs amid Chinese currency recovery

New bank lending in China beat expectations by nearly quadrupling in August…

Staff Writer | September 11, 2023 | 9:39 am

Imperial Metals surrenders Giant Copper project to British Columbia government

The decision to now surrender all of its remaining claims recognizes the challenges of obtaining mineral exploration and development permits in the area.

Northern Miner Staff | January 20, 2022 | 1:20 pm

Teck teams up with DLT Labs on blockchain initiative to trace germanium

Teck Resources is the latest company to explore the use of blockchain technology to track material through the supply chain, from production to final product.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | January 20, 2022 | 11:27 am

Terra, CanAlaska sign deal for two uranium projects in Saskatchewan

Australia’s Terra Uranium has signed a deal to earn up to an 80% interest in CanAlaska's Waterbury East and McTavish projects.

Northern Miner Staff | January 20, 2022 | 8:16 am

Codelco adds 30 years to Andina copper mine

The $1.4bn Andina Transfer project turned the underground operation into an open pit mine located 3,500 metres above sea level, which holds 30% of Chile’s copper reserves.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2022 | 6:57 am

Political instability in the DRC may affect global battery supply chain – report

According to Fitch, increased risk of instability between the DRC’s cabinet and parliament could add pressure to the global battery supply chain.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 20, 2022 | 6:53 am

Giant black diamond said to come from space could fetch $6.8 million

The 555.55-carat gem, dubbed "The Enigma," is the largest faceted fancy black diamond to ever be sold at an auction.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2022 | 3:43 am

Copper plays a role in ozone depletion –research

New research by UC Berkeley geochemists shows that copper in soil and seawater acts as a catalyst to turn organic matter into both methyl bromide and methyl chloride, two potent halocarbon compounds that destroy ozone.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 19, 2022 | 6:06 am