Rio Tinto autonomous iron ore train derailed
The miner said a probe had been launched after one of its autonomous trains derailed on Saturday evening, leaving no injured.
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Chile to tender lithium permits in first half of 2024
Private companies that win exploration licences will have priority to gain exploitation permits in association with a state-run company.
Ivanhoe Mines invests in pulsed-power tech firm
Ivanhoe will convert a loan balance of $76 million owed to the company by HPX into an equity investment in I-Pulse, HPX’s parent company.
Mineral Resources ends lithium deal with Ganfeng
Company withdrew lithium production forecast for the Mt Marion mine and expects Wodgina's to be at the lower end of its forecast.
Codelco CEO leaves as copper giant faces lithium role, output slump
Codelco’s production has dropped more than 11% to a 25-year low in 2023, despite investing about $3.5bn a year to revamp its aging mines.
Hudbay Minerals, Copper Mountain shareholders approve merger
Combined company will become Canada’s third largest copper miner, with an estimated 2023 production of 53,000 tonnes.
Cornish Metals to start dewatering South Crofty mine
The Canadian junior is targeting 2026 to re-open the past-producing tin-copper mine in Cornwall, England.
Lithium Americas produces first carbonate at Caucharí-Olaroz
The output quality was lower than battery-standard lithium carbonate, but is part of the Argentinean mine commissioning process.
Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease
The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting.
