Rio Tinto, Codelco join forces to find more copper in Chile
They will explore for the coveted metal in concessions held by Agua de la Falda, in which Rio has a 55% interest.
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Patriot says resource for Quebec lithium project confirms giant size
Long-awaited maiden resource for the CV5 pegmatite at the Corvette lithium project places the asset as No. 1 of its kind in the Americas.
Serabi Gold shares jump on deal with Brazil indigenous groups
Representatives of indigenous communities have stated their support for the long-term development of the Coringa gold project in Para state.
Glencore buys Pan American’s stake in Argentinean copper project
Pan American is selling its 56% interest in the MARA copper project, added to its portfolio as part of the acquisition of Yamana Gold.
Amplats taps finance director to replace Viljoen as new CEO
Finance director Craig Miller will become the new chief executive officer of Anglo American Platinum, effective October 1.
Teck cuts copper guidance on lower output at QB2
QB2 is the first step in Teck’s plan to grow its copper footprint and implies extending the aging deposit’s life by 28 years.
Rio Tinto to miss 2025 emissions cuts targets
The world’s second largest miner won’t be able to achieve a targeted 15% carbon emissions reduction by 2025, unless it uses carbon offsets.
Colombia names leftist engineer as new mining minister
Andrés Camacho, 42, will be in charge of Colombia’s transition away from its two main sources of revenue: oil and coal.
De Beers $2.3bn Venetia mine expansion yields first diamonds
De Beers stopped its 30-year open pit mining operations at Venetia last year to transition to the underground section of the mine.
Albemarle moves ahead with Kemerton plant expansion
The $135m contract with Monadelphous Group is part of Albemarle's plans to double lithium hydroxide output at the plant.
Op-Ed: The Arctic won’t save the energy transition
The North's mineral wealth needs disciplined investment, not just political enthusiasm, to build resilient supply chains.