MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

MINING.COM MINUTE is a roundup of the biggest stories from the global mining and metals industry.

This week’s top stories:

Freeport to expand US copper mines as Biden moves to electrify the nation – Read more
Minnesota court hands victory to PolyMet copper-nickel project – Read more
Sibanye-Stillwater to invest in European lithium company – Read more

Cochilco data showed that Codelco production totaled 133,600 metric tons in November.

Reuters | January 10, 2025 | 10:41 am

The EPA has spent $127 million since 2020 on remediating mine waste and removing lead-contaminated soil in southeast Missouri’s Old Lead Belt.

Bloomberg News | January 10, 2025 | 9:41 am

Altius interprets the award as providing for significant expansion of its royalty rights on the Silicon project held by AngloGold.

Staff Writer | January 10, 2025 | 8:33 am

Bullion traded near $2,670 an ounce — touching the highest since mid-December.

Bloomberg News | January 10, 2025 | 8:32 am

Staff Writer | January 9, 2025 | 10:51 am

Staff Writer | January 9, 2025 | 8:33 am

Staff Writer | January 9, 2025 | 8:29 am

Reuters | January 9, 2025 | 6:56 am