Iron-rich volcanoes may hold vast rare earth reserves, study finds Rare earth element concentrations could be nearly 200 times higher than those found in silicate-rich melts. Staff Writer | October 4, 2024 | 9:07 am
Rusal plans to double Boguchansky smelter capacity by 2030 Rusal, the world's largest aluminum producer outside China, launched the first production line at Boguchansky in 2019. Reuters | October 4, 2024 | 9:06 am
Canagold’s New Polaris project moves into next phase of environmental assessment New Polaris is a past-producing, high-grade gold project for which the company is working towards environmental permitting and a feasibility study. Staff Writer | October 4, 2024 | 8:43 am
Copper smelters warn of closures as crunch talks get underway A wave of new smelter investments in China and elsewhere has left plants in growing competition to find enough ore to feed their furnaces. Bloomberg News | October 4, 2024 | 8:02 am
Codelco signs letter of intent to collaborate with ABB on decarbonization Miner has signed a letter of intent with the Swedish-Swiss technology company to explore a collaboration focused on decarbonizing and automating its operations. Reuters | October 4, 2024 | 7:26 am
Angola diamonds not under sanctions but Russia link is obstacle Angola’s state-owned diamond producer said some clients were deterred by its partnership with Alrosa. Bloomberg News | October 4, 2024 | 6:58 am
Asia Gold: Festivities spark slight demand in India; China on holiday Indian jewelers unsure about festive demand - dealer. Reuters | October 4, 2024 | 6:53 am
Mining People: Freeman Gold, Spanish Mountain, Wesdome Key moves in the mining sector. Staff Writer | October 4, 2024 | 6:11 am
Coeur Mining to buy Silvercrest in $1.7 billion deal The addition of Silvercrest's Las Chispas mine in Mexico positions Coeur among the world's top silver miners, with an output 21 million ounces a year. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2024 | 3:58 am
