Rio Tinto unveils lithium resource at Rincon projectIt would produce 53,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate annually over a 40-year mine life, with plans to expand to 60,000 tpy.Cecilia Jamasmie | December 4, 2024 | 3:43 am
AbraSilver’s Diablillos prefeasibility update raises NPV by almost halfThe study incorporated lower corporate tax rates in Argentina, an…Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | December 3, 2024 | 10:23 am
Steel industry will take more time to decarbonize, says Vale CEOThe miner reported an output of about 328 million tonnes…Reuters | December 3, 2024 | 9:46 am
Brazilian court clears BHP, Vale and Samarco of charges in 2015 dam disaster A court in Belo Horizonte ruled that state prosecutors failed to prove that "individual actions" directly contributed to the collapse of the dam. Staff Writer | November 14, 2024 | 9:55 am
BHP set to detail copper growth plans on Chile roadshow, analysts say The world's biggest listed miner will be hosting analysts and investors on a roadshow of its Escondida and Spence copper operations from Nov. 17-20. Reuters | November 14, 2024 | 9:21 am
Gold Fields may sell smaller mines after Osisko acquisition The Johannesburg-based gold miner is shifting focus to advancing its new Salares Norte mine in Chile. Reuters | November 14, 2024 | 7:28 am
Zijin reports illegal mining at Buritica gold mine, losses being assessed Zijin said that organized groups had illegally mined some "high-grade ore bodies" in the shallow areas of the mine. Reuters | November 14, 2024 | 7:18 am
Antofagasta unveils South America’s first hydrogen train Antofagasta is deploying the hydrogen-powered locomotive as part of efforts to reduce fossil fuel reliance and greenhouse gas emissions. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 14, 2024 | 4:11 am
Deep sea mining risks over $560 billion in countries’ annual export earnings — report Even in optimal scenarios, the activity would generate only $6.25 million in tax revenue for countries involved, says Planet Tracker. MINING.COM Editor | November 14, 2024 | 1:00 am
Curtin University’s environmental DNA program expands mission with $5m funding from BHP The nine ongoing projects include developing new eDNA methods to survey threatened and elusive reptile populations in the Pilbara region. Staff Writer | November 13, 2024 | 1:21 pm
Brazil’s CSN posts $131 million net loss in Q3 The steelmaker attributed its lower core earnings to factors beyond its control, citing international prices. Reuters | November 13, 2024 | 7:18 am
US government backs Aclara’s rare earth separation facility study Partnership with the US Department of Commerce aims to find the best location for the plant. Staff Writer | November 13, 2024 | 5:46 am