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Rio Tinto Becomes First Major Mining Company to Publish Site-by-Site Water Usage Data
March 23, 2023
Rio Tinto is marking World Water Day 2023 by making public detailed information about annual surface water usage across its global network of managed sites in 35 countries, through an interactive map on its website HERE. For each managed site
Colombian Coal Mine Blast Kills 11, Search On for Survivors
March 16, 2023
A powerful explosion tore through a series of five coal mines interconnected by tunnels and ventilation systems in a rural area of central Colombia, killing at least 11 people and leaving 10 others missing, the government said Wednesday. Nine other
Appia Rare Earths to Acquire Up to 70% Interest in Brazilian Rare Earths Ionic Clay Project
March 14, 2023
Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. has signed a letter agreement with 3S LTDA and Beko Invest Ltd. to acquire up to a 70 percent interest in the PCH Project located in the Tocantins Structural Province of the Brasília Fold
RWE Suspects Sabotage of Garzweiler Coal Mine Power Pylon
March 13, 2023
Germany’s largest power company suspects foul play after an 80-meter-high (260-foot) electricity pylon buckled but did not fall near the Garzweiler coal mine in North Rhine-Westphalia on Friday. Police from the city of Aachen were alerted to the incident on
Panama Enters 20-year Deal to Reopen First Quantum Minerals’ Cobre Panama Mine
March 10, 2023
First Quantum Minerals’ Panamanian subsidiary, Minera Panamá, has agreed and finalized the draft of a concession contract with the Government of Panamá for the Cobre Panamá mine. The proposed concession contract meets the objectives outlined by the Government in January
Rio2 Outlines Plans for Completion of Fenix Gold Mine Financing, Chile
March 10, 2023
Rio2 Limited has provided investors with an outline of its plans to complete financing for the construction of the Fenix Gold Project in Chile. The company said the plan includes appointing an independent financial advisor, completing a feasibility study on
Winsome Resources to Raise Up to $42 Million to Advance Canadian Lithium Projects
February 24, 2023
Australian lithium exploration and development company Winsome Resources is set to raise up to A$60 million ($42.34 million) to advance lithium exploration and drilling at two of its Canadian projects. The company will raise the capital through a combination of
Magnis Signs Offtake Agreement With Tesla for North American Anode Active Material Production
February 22, 2023
Magnis Energy Technologies Ltd. has entered into a binding offtake agreement with Tesla for the supply of Anode Active Material (AAM) beginning in February 2025 with fixed pricing. Under the agreement Tesla will purchase a minimum of 17,500tpa starting from
Iluka Resources Approves $330 Million FID on Balranald Critical Minerals Project, Australia
February 22, 2023
Iluka Resources has taken a final investment decision (FID) on the Balranald critical minerals project in New South Wales, Australia, which will involve a capital cost of A$480 million ($330 million). The FID follows a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for
Strata Worldwide Celebrates 30 Years in Business
February 22, 2023
Strata Worldwide is celebrating 30 years in business. Founded in 1992, the company has spent decades developing and supplying products and technologies that are designed and built for the rugged, highly mobile working environments found in mining, tunneling, and maritime
