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Patagonia Gold Advances Permitting at Its Calcatreu Project, Argentina
June 18, 2024
Patagonia Gold said it is progressing with the permitting process of its Calcatreu Project in Argentina. The Calcatreu permitting process is advancing well and is now entering the final stages of approval. Following positive recommendations from the Mining and Environmental
Critical Metals to Acquires Controlling Stake in Tanbreez Rare Earth Mine for $211M, Greenland
June 14, 2024
Critical Metals has signed a binding heads of agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the Tanbreez Greenland Rare Earth Mine from Rimbal Pty Ltd., a company controlled by geologist Gregory Barnes. “Tanbreez is a game-changing rare earth mine for
Mexico Finds Remains of Some of the 63 Miners Who Died 18 Years Ago at the Pasta de Conchos Mine
June 14, 2024
Mexican authorities announced Wednesday that they found the remains of some of the 63 miners who were trapped 18 years ago in a coal mine in northern Mexico. The accident occurred at the Pasta de Conchos Mine in the state
U.S.-Saudi Petrodollar Pact Ends After 50 Years
June 13, 2024
The 50-year-old petrodollar agreement between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia was just allowed to expire. The term “petrodollar” refers to the U.S. dollar’s role as the currency used for crude oil transactions on the world market. This arrangement has its
IEA Report: Global Spending on Clean Energy Technologies, Infrastructure to Hit $2 Trillion in 2024
June 13, 2024
Global spending on clean energy technologies and infrastructure on track to hit $2 trillion in 2024 even as higher financing costs hinder new projects, notably in emerging and developing economies Despite pressures on financing, global investment in clean energy is
Europe’s Largest Deposit of REE Discovered at Rare Earths Norway’s Fen Carbonatite Complex
June 12, 2024
Norwegian mining company Rare Earths Norway (REN) said a mineral resource estimate shows its Fen Carbonatite Complex (FCC) hosts continental Europe’s largest deposit of rare earth elements. After three years of targeted exploration, REN delivered a maiden mineral resource estimate
Colombia to Suspend Coal Exports to Israel Over War in Gaza
June 11, 2024
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Saturday that his country will suspend coal exports to Israel over the war in Gaza, as relations sour between two countries that were once close military and commercial allies. Petro wrote on the social
Copper Miners Flock to Argentina’s Mendoza Province as It Gets More Mining Friendly
June 10, 2024
Argentine authorities are planning to open a large section of land in the Andes Mountains to copper miners through expedited environmental permitting. Deposits were identified in this area of the Mendoza province several years ago, but they have historically been
Sandvik Acquires Workholding Fixtures Specialist PDQ
June 7, 2024
Sandvik has acquired PDQ Workholding, a leading U.S.-based company specializing in custom workholding fixtures and tooling for various industries, including segments like aerospace, automotive and energy. PDQ will be reported in Walter, a division within Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions,
Sleipner Finland Unveils Fully Electric and Autonomous Transport System for Mines
June 7, 2024
Sleipner Finland has unveiled a new generation of fully electric and autonomous transport system for moving mining and construction equipment. The world premiere of the new emission-free transport system took place at the Electric Mine 2024 event for mining professionals
