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Rio Tinto to Invest $1.8 Billion to Develop Brockman Mine Extension, Western Australia’s Pilbara
March 10, 2025
Rio Tinto will invest $1.8 billion to develop the Brockman Syncline 1 mine project (BS1), extending the life of the Brockman region in the West Pilbara of Western Australia and sustaining production from the company’s world class iron ore operations.
Bravo Mining Granted Preliminary License for Its Luanga Project, Brazil
March 6, 2025
Bravo Mining said the Pará State Environmental Agency (SEMAS) has granted Bravo a preliminary license (LP) for its 100 percent owned Luanga project located in the Carajás Mineral Province, Pará State, Brazil. “Securing the preliminary license for Luanga marks another
Weir Group to Acquire Mining Tech Company Micromine for $826 Million
March 4, 2025
Weir has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Micromine, a company based in Perth, Australia, for $826 million (A$1,310 million). Micromine is a top-tier global software provider to the mining industry, with comprehensive solutions across the upstream mining value
Polymetals Resources Raises $35 Million to Restart Endeavor Silver-Zinc Mine, Australia
March 3, 2025
Polymetals Resources has raised $35 million in a strategic move to fund the restart of the Endeavor Silver-Zinc Mine. The company has issued 43.75 million new shares at $0.80 each, following strong support from existing and new investors. The funds
Lithium Ionic Advances Towards Key Permitting Milestone for Bandeira Lithium Project, Brazil
February 27, 2025
Lithium Ionic said the Minas Gerais State Department of Environment and Sustainable Development (SEMAD) has issued a favorable technical report recommending the approval of the company’s concomitant environmental, installation, and operational license (LAC) for its Bandeira Lithium Project. This positive
Fatality from Explosion at Fortuna’s Séguéla Mine, West Africa
February 26, 2025
Fortuna Mining said a fatal accident occurred yesterday at the Séguéla Mine. The tragic incident took place while an employee of Mapa Protection Incendie (MPI), a specialized service provider to the mine contractor Mota Engil, was conducting a planned refilling
Compass Gold on Track to Commence Production at Massala Mine, Mali
February 25, 2025
Compass Gold has released an update on its plans to produce gold at the Massala Prospect located along the Tarabala Trend, which is contained within the company’s Sikasso Property in southern Mali. “Our Compass team has nearly completed the required
Anglo American, Codelco Enter $5B Joint Mine Plan for Los Bronces and Andina Copper Mines
February 24, 2025
Anglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between its 50.1 percent owned subsidiary Anglo American Sur SA (AAS) and the Chilean state-owned mining company Codelco for a framework to implement a joint mine plan for the two companies’
Anglo American to Sell Its Nickel Business to MMG in $500 Million Deal
February 20, 2025
Anglo American has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its nickel business to MMG Singapore Resources, a wholly owned subsidiary of MMG Limited for a cash consideration of up to $500 million. The nickel business comprises two ferronickel operations
Ionic Rare Earths to Reduce REO Production CO2 Footprint by 30-50% Compared to Existing Producers
February 19, 2025
In a major economic and ESG win for Ionic Rare Earths Ltd, a preliminary life cycle assessment on subsidiary Ionic Technologies’ magnet recycling process has revealed substantial reductions in carbon emissions compared to existing primary rare earth sources. A 30-50
