Rio Tinto, Saga Metals team up to hunt for lithium in northern Quebec Under the option agreement, Rio Tinto Exploration Canada can acquire an initial 51% interest in Legacy over a period of four years. Staff Writer | July 3, 2024 | 10:23 am
Gem Diamonds unearths 123-carat stone in Lesotho This is the eighth stone over 100 carats found at the Letšeng mine in 2024. Staff Writer | July 3, 2024 | 10:12 am
India’s Jammu and Kashmir lithium block gets no bids in second attempt The government in February 2023 found its first lithium deposits in Jammu and Kashmir with estimated reserves of 5.9 million metric tons. Reuters | July 3, 2024 | 10:04 am
LME plans to suspend nickel brand of Nornickel’s Finnish plant from Oct 3 Deliveries of nickel cathodes and briquettes produced by Norilsk Nickel Harjavalta Oy will not be accepted. Reuters | July 3, 2024 | 9:18 am
YMP aims to bridge the mining talent gap with 45 scholarships The YMP Scholarship Fund has grown to nearly C$250,000 this year from just C$12,000 in its first year, and up from C$200,000 last year. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | July 3, 2024 | 9:05 am
Eramet targets November production start at Argentina lithium plant Eramet aims to start production at its new Centenario lithium plant in Argentina before the end of the year. Reuters | July 3, 2024 | 8:52 am
Antofagasta outlines progress on $4.4bn Centinela expansion The second concentrator will add 144,000 tonnes of copper a year to the company’s overall production, extending the mine's life 30 more years. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2024 | 8:18 am
UAE’S IHC unit withdraws offer for Vedanta’s Zambian copper mines over price International Resources Holding had wanted a majority stake in Konkola Copper Mines to consolidate its position in Zambia after buying a 51% stake in Mopani. Reuters | July 3, 2024 | 8:16 am
Rio Tinto to build two solar farms on Australia’s Gove Peninsula The two sites will have combined capacity of 10.5MW. Staff Writer | July 3, 2024 | 8:08 am