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Lithium Americas Completes Acquisition of Arena Minerals
April 27, 2023
Lithium Americas and Arena Minerals have completed the plan of arrangement where Lithium Americas has acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Arena. Arena owns 65 percent of the Sal de la Puna project covering approximately 13,200
OZ Minerals, CiDRA Commission FEED Study at Carrapateena Mine Site
April 27, 2023
OZ Minerals and CiDRA Minerals Processing have commissioned a front end engineering and design (FEED) study for a full-scale implementation of CiDRA’s novel minerals separation technology at the Carrapateena Mine site. Applying CiDRA’s novel technology as a grind circuit rougher
Copper Industry Warns of Looming Supply Gap Without More Mines
April 25, 2023
The world’s appetite for copper to build most electronic devices will exceed supply over the next decade and imperil climate targets unless dozens of new mines are built, executives and analysts said this week at a key industry conference. The
Chilean President to Nationalize Country’s Lithium Industry
April 25, 2023
Chile’s President Gabriel Boric said on Thursday he would nationalize the country’s lithium industry, the world’s second largest producer of the metal essential in electric vehicle batteries, to boost its economy and protect its environment. The shock move in the
Reopened Wilkie Creek Coal Mine Passes Milestones to Clear Way for Full Production, Australia
April 24, 2023
The reopened Wilkie Creek coal mine is expected to start exporting in a few months after the project ticked off a string of critical milestones, clearing the way for the start of full operations. The project near Dalby, about 250km
Alfa Laval Joins Forces with Boliden to Reduce Its Carbon Footprint
April 21, 2023
Alfa Laval has teamed up with Boliden, a Swedish mining and smelting company, to use their low-carbon copper to produce heat exchangers. The goal is to have the first heat exchanger made using Boliden’s copper ready during 2023. The cooperation
Anglo American Releases Updates on Sustainability Progress
April 21, 2023
Anglo American has released its regular sustainability performance update, including progress towards carbon neutral operations, creating thriving communities, and building a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace culture. “Addressing climate change is an increasingly urgent challenge for all businesses. With our
Glencore Ups Pressure on Teck with Hostile Bid and Improved Offer Threat
April 19, 2023
Glencore has upped the pressure on Teck management by offering to sweeten its deal further and stating it will make a hostile bid if the management of the Canadian miner won’t engage in discussions. Switzerland-based Glencore’s approach involves splitting both
Anglo American Secures Environmental Approval for Los Bronces Integrated Project, Chile
April 19, 2023
Anglo American said Chile’s Committee of Ministers has approved the environmental permit application for the Los Bronces Integrated Project (LBIP), setting up the next phase of development for one of the world’s largest copper mines. “We welcome the decision from
Mine Waste Finds New Life as Source of Rare Earths
April 17, 2023
Sweden, South Africa, and Australia are at the forefront of a push to transform piles of mine waste and by-products into rare earths vital for the green energy revolution, hoping to substantially cut dependence on Chinese supply. Prices of the
