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‘Aussie kryptonite’ helps identify mineral deposits

Plumbian orthoclase is useful as an indicator mineral, which helps geologists locate and assess the presence of certain ore deposits.

Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 6:45 am

Anglo American to oppose appeal in Zambia lead poisoning case

Anglo denies responsibility for the lead poisoning related to the…

Bloomberg News | April 22, 2024 | 7:48 am

US to reject access road to northern Alaska mining district

The Ambler project sought to open a remote area rich…

Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 4:44 pm

As Rio Tinto strives for ‘impeccable ESG’, investors raise water issues

Rio faced demands from shareholders at its annual meeting on…

Reuters | April 4, 2024 | 11:26 am

Villagers near Madagascar mine take legal action against Rio Tinto

Residents say the QMM ilmenite mine has contaminated surrounding lakes…

Staff Writer | April 4, 2024 | 9:51 am

Conflict in Congo threatens trade in key metals, UN experts say

Companies buying metal sourced from central Africa could be exposing themselves to United Nations sanctions.

Bloomberg News | July 9, 2024 | 7:34 am

Codelco eyes 10% stake in Teck’s Quebrada Blanca copper mine

Codelco values the interest in Quebrada Blanca, currently held by Chilean state mining firm Enami, at about $500 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 9, 2024 | 5:47 am

Indonesian group to buy Hillside copper project in Australia for $265 million

Hillside represents the largest permitted and shovel-ready copper project in Australia.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | July 8, 2024 | 12:42 pm

Talon Metals grants additional royalty on Tamarack nickel-copper project

Triple Flag has received an additional 1.67% NSR royalty for an $8 million investment.

Staff Writer | July 8, 2024 | 11:10 am

Ukraine war sparks surge in copper demand

Russia's war against Ukraine is increasing the demand for copper, sources told Fastmarkets.

Staff Writer | July 8, 2024 | 10:22 am

Canada’s move to limit mining M&A hurts big metals producers, Scotia says

The new directive suggests that companies including Cameco, Teck Resources, Ivanhoe Mines and Lundin Mining are now off-limits.

Bloomberg News | July 8, 2024 | 9:57 am

Chilean Cobalt enters offtake deal, partnership with Glencore

Chilean Cobalt will supply Glencore with 100% of the cobalt and copper production from La Cobaltera for an initial period of five years.

Staff Writer | July 8, 2024 | 9:51 am

Canada’s resources not enough to ride energy transition wave: Ian London

London argues that Canada urgently needs to establish commercialization hubs to produce finished products like batteries, permanent magnets, and cathodes.

Staff Writer | July 8, 2024 | 9:00 am

China issues draft rules to allow more recycled copper, aluminum imports

China has been looking to raise the usage of recycled metals as part of an efforts to lower carbon emission.

Reuters | July 8, 2024 | 7:19 am

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