Vale Indonesia granted mining permit extension to 2035 Special licence is part of a wider deal that will see state-owned holding MIND ID become PT Vale’s largest shareholder, with 34% ownership. Staff Writer | May 15, 2024 | 5:21 am
Lucapa to sell majority stake in Lesotho diamond mine The diamond miner is also discussing options for the 30% in the Mothae mine held by the government of Lesotho. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2024 | 3:20 am
Brazil states ask court to double what Vale, BHP should pay for dam burst Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo states have asked a court to order Vale and BHP to pay a total 100 billion reais. Reuters | May 14, 2024 | 6:06 pm
BYD postpones plans for 2025 Chile lithium cathode plant Production at the new plant was expected to begin around the end of 2025, representing a $290 million investment. Reuters | May 14, 2024 | 6:01 pm
Ontario mine rescue district winners announced Winners will proceed to the provincial level where they vie for the coveted gold hardhats. Staff Writer | May 14, 2024 | 3:54 pm
Video: How the West wields laws to thwart critical mineral supply chain risks The United States is brandishing billions of dollars in funding from recent laws to reduce the security threat from the West’s dependence on China for critical minerals. Northern Miner Staff | May 14, 2024 | 3:12 pm
Komatsu launches battery-electric versions of drilling and bolting rigs The new Z2 bolters and jumbos also feature optimized operator ergonomics designed to maximize comfort and visibility. Komatsu | May 14, 2024 | 2:18 pm
Copper short squeeze in NY prompts rush to send metal to US Comex copper for July delivery jumped to an intraday high of $5.026 a pound on Tuesday, near a record high. Bloomberg News | May 14, 2024 | 1:38 pm
US blames China’s CMOC for predatory tactics behind cobalt glut CMOC said in March that its Tenke and Kisanfu projects in Congo will produce more than 60,000 tons of cobalt this year. Bloomberg News | May 14, 2024 | 1:26 pm