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Excellon Resources acquisition of La Negra falls through

Excellon's two board members have resigned after the mine seller unexpectedly sent it a notice terminating the transaction.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 21, 2023 | 4:03 am

At international deep sea mining meeting, debate moves behind closed doors

The ISA cut a livestream of its members negotiations and retreated behind closed doors in an attempt to resolve a dilemma the could determine the fate of the deep ocean.

Bloomberg News | July 20, 2023 | 11:55 pm

Ecuador, SolGold seal deal to launch nearly $5bn mining project

Construction of the Cascabel mine is seen starting in 2025, with operations kicking off in 2030.

Reuters | July 20, 2023 | 5:14 pm

Austral Gold begins commissioning of Chilean heap reprocessing project

Production is expected later this month, lasting until 2033.

Staff Writer | July 20, 2023 | 3:01 pm

Chile wants to boost local copper smelting capacity to rely less on Asian plants

The proposal follows the decision of state-owned miner Codelco to close its Ventanas smelter for environmental reasons.

Bloomberg News | July 20, 2023 | 2:17 pm

Bolivia hikes lithium resources estimate to 23mt

The new figure compares with a previous estimate of 21 million metric tons.

Reuters | July 20, 2023 | 11:28 am

Anglo American’s first-half copper production surges 42%

Anglo expects to reach between 840,000 and 930,000 metric tons of copper production this year.

Reuters | July 20, 2023 | 7:39 am

Newmont misses profit estimates on mining disruptions, higher costs

Since early June, Newmont's operations at its Peñasquito mine have remained suspended.

Reuters | July 20, 2023 | 7:30 am

How Chile’s progressive new plan to mine lithium faces Indigenous hurdles

Chile’s millennial president, Gabriel Boric, promised to mine differently. He would turn the world’s largest copper producer and second largest lithium miner […]

Reuters | July 20, 2023 | 7:26 am

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