Rio Tinto’s Boron mine in California becomes first to switch to renewable diesel Swap from conventional to renewable diesel brings an anticipated CO2 reduction equivalent to axing annual emissions of about 9,600 cars. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2023 | 8:25 am
Peru bullish about copper no. 2 spot as Congo closes gap Mining mininster expects mines worth some $6 billion to come online over the next two years. Reuters | June 2, 2023 | 7:44 am
Deep UK mine helps scientists figure out how humans would survive on Mars The Bio-SPHERE project investigates how scientific and medical operations would take place in the challenging environments of Mars and the moon. Staff Writer | June 2, 2023 | 6:06 am
Gemfields hits three records in latest emerald auction The coloured gems miner as achieved record revenue of $43.7 million in its latest emerald auction, held in the second half of May. Staff Writer | June 2, 2023 | 5:49 am
Teck’s attempt to gain CIC support for coal split hits wall — report The miner is reportedly finding it difficult to secure the support of top shareholder China Investment Corporation for a plan to exit coal. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2023 | 3:41 am
Fortescue Metals appoints Christine Morris as CFO Most recently, Morris served as the finance chief of Maersk Drilling. Reuters | June 1, 2023 | 5:31 pm
Rio Tinto to invest $395 million in Pilbara desalination plant Construction is expected to start in 2024 and the facility will be operational and producing water in 2026. Reuters | June 1, 2023 | 5:23 pm
European Lithium signs deal with Obeikan Group for hydroxide processing plant in Saudi Arabia Facility to be developed to meet initial capacity based on company's supply agreement with BMW. Staff Writer | June 1, 2023 | 4:08 pm
Copper output dips in Chile for potential boost to demand-hit market Production in Chile fell more than 5% in April from the prior month and output was down 1% from a year ago. Bloomberg News | June 1, 2023 | 2:03 pm