Australian company revives its push for a controversial coal mine in Alberta
A company whose application for a coal mine in Alberta was rejected two years ago is back – with a new name, and an updated request.
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Study points to mining conflict emerging at future salmon habits along BC-Alaska border
In 25 of the 114 rivers surveyed by the study, more than half of the future salmon habitat would lie within 5 kilometres of a mining claim.
Nornickel to pay $18m to drop its stake in nickel JV in South Africa
Nickel prices in London are heading for a 46% fall this year, the largest slump since the financial crisis in 2008.
Gold stocks’ winter rally
Gold stocks have mostly ground lower to sideways since spring, leaving this contrarian sector really out of favor again.
British court rejects Vale’s appeal in billion-dollar action for Mariana disaster
The decision favors BHP, which seeks to hold Vale liable for 50% or more of any damages awarded to the victims.
Chile to invest $7 million in lithium and salt flats research
Funding for up to ten research projects, including topics such as new brine extraction methods, will be awarded in mid-2024.
Sigma Lithium’s former co-CEO fired for trading in blackout period
Public data shows that Calvyn Gardner sold shares for about $13.3 million in January, ahead of Sigma's planned annual report.
Iron ore price eyes fifth weekly gain despite China intervention
China's state planner said it would closely monitor changes in the iron ore market.
Anglo consults South Africa on potential platinum, iron job cuts
Miner is considering cutting jobs at two units in South Africa because of declining platinum-group metal prices.