Lithios secures $12 million to scale its lithium extraction technology The company says its ALE technology can unlock sources of lithium previously considered uneconomical and inaccessible. Staff Writer | October 8, 2024 | 3:00 pm
Marimaca Copper options Chile project to create potential synergies with oxide deposit The Pampa Medina project consists of 4 mining concessions near the planned processing site of the Marimaca oxide deposit. Staff Writer | October 8, 2024 | 2:46 pm
Vale swaps head of iron ore business Rogerio Nogueira, Vale's current director of product and business development, was appointed to fill the role on an interim basis. Reuters | October 8, 2024 | 2:12 pm
Video: Barrick sharpens focus on capital discipline and copper growth, CEO says – Part 1 Barrick has prioritized growth investments with shareholder returns and loan retirements, distributing $5 billion and cutting debt by $3.5 billion. Northern Miner Staff | October 8, 2024 | 2:03 pm
Fortune Bay reports 13% U3O8 drilled at Murmac uranium project The drilling program was funded by Aero Energy, which is earning a 70% interest in the project. Staff Writer | October 8, 2024 | 11:38 am
UK fraud watchdog settles case brought by ENRC for ‘leaks’ during investigation The Kazakh mining group accused Britain's Serious Fraud Office of leaking information about a corruption probe to journalists. Reuters | October 8, 2024 | 11:11 am
Arcadium’s vast lithium portfolio lures Rio at the right time So far the market is working in Rio's favor, as plunging lithium prices since January have stymied Arcadium's growth plans. Reuters | October 8, 2024 | 10:22 am
Mali seeks $500 million in outstanding taxes and dividends from Barrick Authorities in Mali briefly detained four Malian staff members working for Barrick last month. Staff Writer | October 8, 2024 | 10:16 am
Canada invests $10m in Ontario infrastructure to support critical minerals projects A total of four companies -- three focused on lithium and one on copper -- have been named the recipients of the funding. Staff Writer | October 8, 2024 | 10:14 am