Aclara announces initial resource estimate for Brazil rare earth project The Carina module is estimated to contain 168 million tonnes of inferred material grading 1,510 ppm total rare earth oxide. Staff Writer | December 12, 2023 | 9:12 am
Iron ore price up as hopes of China stimulus resurface China's leaders started a closed-door meeting on Monday to discuss economic targets and map out stimulus plans for 2024. Staff Writer | December 12, 2023 | 9:09 am
Komatsu, GM to co-develop hydrogen fuel cells for electric trucks The two have created a joint venture to co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for the 930E electric drive mining truck. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2023 | 8:47 am
Boliden plans to restart Europe’s biggest zinc mine in second quarter of 2024 The company is planning to resume wage negotiations with around 650 employees at its Tara operation in Ireland. Reuters | December 12, 2023 | 7:46 am
Rio Tinto says it is optimistic about China’s growth The comments came as China's economy has struggled to mount a strong post-pandemic recovery amid a deepening housing crisis. Reuters | December 12, 2023 | 7:32 am
Jubilee Metals forms Zambian copper recovery venture with UAE’s IRH Jubilee said it had secured IRH's investment to process an estimated 350 million metric tons of copper waste rock. Reuters | December 12, 2023 | 7:28 am
Vale mulls briquette plants in Gulf of Mexico, Middle East The company opened a new plant in Espirito Santo state, Brazil, with production capacity of 2 million metric tons per year. Reuters | December 12, 2023 | 7:21 am
Experts map likelihood, length of green energy droughts in the US New research shows that compound energy droughts can last nearly a week in some parts of the United States. Staff Writer | December 12, 2023 | 6:00 am
Solaris taps $80 million Orion financing to advance Warintza copper project in Ecuador This financing package funds the advancement of Warintza through studies and permitting, Solaris said. Colin McClelland | December 12, 2023 | 5:54 am
