Codelco reassessing costs of projects to upgrade mines Chairman Pacheco also said the company would maintain capital spending next year at $4 billion, roughly in line with 2023. Reuters | October 6, 2023 | 7:47 am
Mining People: Goldgroup, Lucara, Lundin Mining, Newmont, Pure Energy, Jetti Resources Key moves in the mining sector. Staff Writer | October 6, 2023 | 6:37 am
Nickel foam may enhance the performance of lithium-sulphur batteries Lithium-sulphur batteries are identified as a promising energy storage system because of their ultrahigh energy density and large theoretical capacity. Staff Writer | October 6, 2023 | 6:06 am
Rinehart closer to blocking Albemarle’s takeover of Liontown Hancock Prospecting now owns 16.7% of Liontown, which makes it the company’s largest shareholder. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 6, 2023 | 5:53 am
Strike at Newmont’s Peñaquito mine ends with 8% pay raise Agreement ends a four-month-long strike at Mexico’s largest gold mine, which cost Newmont millions of dollars a day. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 6, 2023 | 3:50 am
Newmont’s $16.7bn Newcrest deal gets all regulatory nods The deal still awaits the crucial Newcrest shareholder vote, scheduled for Oct. 13. Reuters | October 5, 2023 | 5:54 pm
WGC names new chair, launches documentary featuring Idris Elba Sibanye-Stillwater chief executive Neal Froneman is the new chair at WGC. MINING.com Editor | October 5, 2023 | 4:06 pm
Lundin in talks with Japanese trading houses to develop Argentina mine New CEO Jack Lundin said the company is conducting risk analysis before finalizing strategic partners to help develop the Josemaria copper-gold mine. Reuters | October 5, 2023 | 3:14 pm
BHP plans to keep its remaining coal after completing mine sales Efforts to divest BHP’s interests in the Daunia and Blackwater sites in Queensland are ongoing. Bloomberg News | October 5, 2023 | 2:39 pm
