US to reject access road to northern Alaska mining district The Ambler project sought to open a remote area rich in copper, zinc and lead and could yield deposits of rare earths. Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 4:44 pm
Rio Tinto aims to keep Resolution’s copper in US, executive says The Arizona mine would, if developed, over its life produce more than 40 billion pounds of copper and supply more than a quarter of US demand. Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 4:37 pm
Teck Coal, First Nation sign stewardship agreement for Elk Valley A relationship charter establishes a path forward to collaboratively advance responsible mining. Staff Writer | April 16, 2024 | 3:04 pm
Nouveau Monde Graphite breaks ground at Bécancour battery material plant in Quebec Another step forward in what is shaping up to be the most advanced graphite circularity project in North America. Amanda Stutt | April 16, 2024 | 12:27 pm
Codelco CEO vows to pursue community buy-in over lithium expansion Chile’s state-run miner has made progress in negotiating with local communities over lithium mining and will keep working to win their support, Chief Executive Ruben Alvarado said. Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 11:49 am
Avalon begins PEA for Thunder Bay lithium conversion facility Avalon and its joint venture partner SCR-Sibelco NV is developing its Separation Rapids lithium deposit near Kenora, Ontario. Staff Writer | April 16, 2024 | 10:42 am
Trafigura CEO says copper must surpass $10,000 to meet demand Jeremy Weir made his comments Tuesday during a presentation at the CRU World Copper Conference in Santiago. Bloomberg News | April 16, 2024 | 9:48 am
Peru copper production growth near 13% in February The performance was due in part to a 219.4% production boost from Glencore' Antapaccay. Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 9:22 am
Aston Minerals ups nickel resource estimate at Boomerang in Ontario Contained metals are estimated to be 7.4 billion lb. nickel and 297,624 lb. cobalt, representing a 21.6% increase in nickel metal tonnes. Staff Writer | April 16, 2024 | 9:22 am