Gold stream probably ‘most attractive’ funding option for Turquoise Hill – Wheaton CEO

Turquoise Hill last week began arbitration proceedings against its biggest shareholder Rio Tinto to seek "clarity" on financing for Oyu Tolgoi, one of Rio's biggest growth projects.

Reuters | November 10, 2020 | 10:54 am

Four countries have more heap leach mines than the rest of the world combined

Heap leaching technology has become increasingly popular due to the cost advantages and environmental benefits it offers miners.

MINING.com Editor | November 10, 2020 | 9:30 am

Iron price jumps as Chinese imports continue at record pace

China on track to import 1.2 billion tonnes of iron ore in 2020 as steelmakers upgrade plants to avoid winter production disruptions.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 9, 2020 | 12:35 pm

Australia tells the world it is open for business when it comes to critical minerals

The Australian Critical Minerals Prospectus states that the country has a commercial opportunity to build competitive critical minerals export markets.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 8, 2020 | 7:30 am

Copper price jumps as China turns away Australian concentrate

Copper within sight of June 2018 peak. Australian trader: "If you had a ship full of concentrate floating offshore, you’re rapidly trying to find a home.”

MINING.com Editor | November 6, 2020 | 12:00 pm

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

China to expand ban on Australian imports to copper; Rio Tinto closes Argyle diamond mine after 37 years; Tanzania finalizing permit for its first rare earth mine

MINING.com Editor | November 6, 2020 | 10:23 am

China’s Australian copper ban seen hurting smelters in TC/RCs talks

Ban on Australian copper concentrate imports could hurt Chinese smelters in their negotiations with miners on benchmark treatment charges for 2021.

Reuters | November 6, 2020 | 7:47 am

Albemarle moves ahead with expansions despite lithium market weakness

The world’s no. 1 lithium miner expects to commission its expansion projects in Western Australia and Chile next year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 5, 2020 | 7:09 am

Talga receives $1.2m from UK to conduct anode refinery study

A potential UK refinery would produce Talga’s anode product using natural flake graphite from the company’s Vittangi operation in northern Sweden.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 5, 2020 | 6:14 am

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