Firebird receives first key permit for Chinese manganese sulphate plantConstruction of the plant is projected to take approximately 12-15 months, with start of operations targeted for late 2025.Staff Writer | May 28, 2024 | 8:35 am
EU, Australia sign critical minerals pact to diversify supply chainsMinisters in Canberra and Brussels signed an MOU on Tuesday,…Bloomberg News | May 28, 2024 | 6:11 am
Arafura Rare Earths secures up to $300 million in finance from CanadaThe company already has supply agreements with Hyundai, Kia and…Reuters | May 27, 2024 | 6:54 am
Sandfire Resources apologizes for Aboriginal heritage damage The Western Australia copper miner is facing public outrage for not coming clean earlier about destroying artefacts more than five years ago. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2023 | 3:49 am
Arca Climate Technologies launches pilot project with BHP to capture CO2 from mine waste Arca is one of the first companies commercializing mineralization for the capture and storage of atmospheric CO2 that is supported by scientific research. Amanda Stutt | November 29, 2023 | 1:30 pm
Electric car makers can stop worrying so much about lithium Lithium’s price slump over the past year has been as dramatic as its climb — and it’s probably not finished yet. Bloomberg News | November 29, 2023 | 7:54 am
Rio Tinto sells stake in Canadian diamond project, ups interest in copper Rio Tinto sold its 75% interest in the Fort à la Corne diamond project in Saskatchewan, and is increasing its stake in a Yukon copper firm. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2023 | 4:09 am
Nearly one-third of world’s tailings dams close to protected areas – study Researchers found that mine waste threatens biodiversity within protected areas all over the world. Staff Writer | November 28, 2023 | 6:06 am
Perseus increases stake in OreCorp ahead of vote on takeover by Silvercorp Last week, Silvercorp surprised the market by increasing its cash offer for OreCorp. Staff Writer | November 27, 2023 | 10:32 am
Zhaojin offer for Tietto materially undervalues gold miner, says expert The Chinese gold miner is Tietto's second biggest shareholder. Reuters | November 27, 2023 | 10:30 am
IGO backs new CEO Vella after Rio Tinto dismissal IGO's board is siding with its CEO-elect Ivan Vella after concluding no information was compromised as a result of his actions. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 27, 2023 | 3:45 am
Australian company revives its push for a controversial coal mine in Alberta A company whose application for a coal mine in Alberta was rejected two years ago is back – with a new name, and an updated request. Emma Graney - The Globe and Mail | November 24, 2023 | 11:19 am