Canada to speed up critical minerals permits in bid to erode China’s dominance Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government hopes to unveil a plan by the end of this year to streamline permitting for mining projects. Bloomberg News | July 14, 2023 | 8:13 am
London aluminum, zinc on track for best week since January Weaker dollar made greenback-priced metals cheaper to holders of other currencies. Reuters | July 14, 2023 | 7:37 am
Zambia plans to choose buyer of Mopani Copper Mines by month-end Zijin Mining and Norinco Group, Sibanye Stillwater and an investment vehicle owned by ex-Glencore officials have been shortlisted in the race. Reuters | July 14, 2023 | 7:27 am
A new era of ESG reporting: What miners need to know about the ISSB Standards The standards mark a significant global shift in financially-relevant sustainability disclosure. Elizabeth Freele and Rachel Dekker | July 14, 2023 | 7:24 am
India’s Madhya Pradesh state invites tenders for 51 mineral blocks The auction includes blocks of graphite and vanadium. Reuters | July 14, 2023 | 7:23 am
Lundin Mining becomes majority owner of Caserones copper mine Lundin plans to take its 51% stake in Caserones to 70% in a year and is looking at underground expansion at its nearby Candelaria mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 14, 2023 | 7:02 am
Mining People: CanAlaska, Fission Uranium, Radisson Mining, Silverstock, MICA Key moves in the mining sector. Staff Writer | July 14, 2023 | 6:19 am
Copper could now be used for clearer MRIs A novel copper protein binding site has potential for use in MRI contrast agents. Staff Writer | July 14, 2023 | 6:06 am
Savannah Resources raises $8m for Portugal lithium project Funding allows it to move forward with its Barroso lithium project, slated to be western Europe’s largest mine of the battery metal. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 14, 2023 | 3:58 am