Argentina approves Millennial Lithium’s environmental impact assessment for Pastos Grandes

The EIA approval allows for a 24,000-tonne-per-year battery-grade lithium carbonate production facility to be built and operated on Pastos Grandes.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 24, 2020 | 6:16 am

Experts call for plan to protect deep-sea life from mining

Mining the sea floor opens a vast source of key metals needed for clean energy, but should start after a full evaluation of likely environmental impacts, report shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2020 | 3:55 am

Chilean mines minister calls for ‘balance’ between safety and keeping economy running

The government has announced lockdowns for the mines-heavy Antofagasta Region to begin on Tuesday.

Reuters | June 23, 2020 | 3:55 pm

Deep sea mining could destroy undiscovered species, says Ocean Panel

Ocean floor mining a "sustainability conundrum", report says.

Reuters | June 23, 2020 | 3:42 pm

Rio Tinto starts exploration at Janice Lake

Crews have begun construction of the 50 person camp on the Saskatchewan property.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 23, 2020 | 1:19 pm

Chinese steel giant eyes Simandou

Baowu wants to develop the massive iron mine in Guinea to secure supply of the main raw material.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 23, 2020 | 12:46 pm

Fosterville South spins off two projects, stock explodes

Fosterville's stock jumped by as much as 29.8% to an all-time high.

Jackson Chen | June 23, 2020 | 11:45 am

Ero Copper hits best drill intercept at Curaçá, stock rises

Shares of Ero Copper jumped 8.2% by midday Tuesday.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 23, 2020 | 10:52 am

Gold price nears $1,800 on ETF frenzy

Investors in world's top physically-backed gold ETF snap up 30 tonnes in just two days.

Frik Els | June 23, 2020 | 9:58 am

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