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Vale, GEP partner to set Brazilian green hydrogen sector

They will assess the feasibility of building a green hydrogen plant in Brazil, which would eventually supply one of Vale’s mega hubs.

Staff Writer | October 1, 2024 | 5:49 am

Rio Tinto, Green Lithium to develop Europe’s lithium supply chain

Rio's partnership with UK refinery developer Green Lithium seeks to…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 1, 2024 | 3:49 am

Arzyz Metals to launch $650 million Mexico plant expansion

Aluminum company will expand its Cienega de Flores plant in…

Reuters | September 30, 2024 | 3:54 pm

UN says Congo rebels generating $300,000 monthly in seized mining area

Rebels in eastern DRC have consolidated control over the Rubaya…

Reuters | September 30, 2024 | 1:58 pm

Barrick, Mali government to find resolution for Loulo and Gounkoto gold mines

The statement from the world's second largest miner comes two…

Reuters | September 30, 2024 | 11:22 am

Whitehaven Coal to sell 30% Blackwater mine stake to Nippon Steel, JFE

Nippon Steel and JFE Steel will buy 20% and 10% stakes respectively.

Reuters | August 21, 2024 | 4:05 pm

Chilean court orders halt of union roadblocks at Caserones mine

The court also banned bus stops and inspections that the company claims are carried out by the strikers.

Reuters | August 21, 2024 | 1:20 pm

Missouri court sends Doe Run Peru lead poisoning case to trial in US

A Missouri district court has greenlit litigation first filed 17 years ago by more than 1,400 Peruvian nationals against US billionaire mining industrialist Ira Rennert and his holding company.

Amanda Stutt | August 21, 2024 | 1:03 pm

JV video: Dundee’s Clevr tech avoids cyanide in gold processing alternative

The new technologies come as the mining industry faces increasing pressure to adopt safer and more sustainable practices.

Northern Miner Staff | August 21, 2024 | 10:46 am

Argentina to sign deal with US to boost metals mining

The Minerals Security Partnership already includes 14 countries and the European Union.

Bloomberg News | August 21, 2024 | 9:52 am

China’s exports of critical minerals recover after curbs imposed

Overseas sales of gallium, germanium and graphite show a spike in the month that preceded export controls as buyers stocked up.

Bloomberg News | August 21, 2024 | 9:38 am

Asteroid miner AstroForge readies third mission for 2025

The craft may become the first private mission to fly by a body in the Solar System besides the Moon, capturing images and data.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 21, 2024 | 9:32 am

Chinese zinc smelters meet to mull output cuts to stem losses

Demand in China is also weak due to a crisis among customers in the steel industry.

Bloomberg News | August 21, 2024 | 9:29 am

Brazil Potash plans IPO to finance $2.5bn Autazes project

The company has filed a preliminary prospectus for the offering with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Staff Writer | August 21, 2024 | 8:02 am

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