Sandfire moves forward with Botswana copper mine expansion
The Australian firm plans to set up a major mining hub in the Kalahari Copper Belt.
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Honda and LG to build $4.4bn EV battery plant in US
They aim to produce 40 GW-hours of batteries annually at the plant — enough for more than 700,000 EVs, based on the IEA’s estimate.
MinRes greenlights $2.1 billion Onslow iron ore project in Western Australia
Decision to build the project and associated port will open up a major new iron ore area in the Pilbara.
Colombia abandons plan to tax gold exports
The government has scrapped plans to introduce a 10% export tax on gold as part of the tax reform bill submitted by President Gustavo Petro in early August.
Lundin Mining faces charges in Chile for massive sinkhole near mine
Chile's minister of mining said ongoing investigation signals the sinkhole was a product of "mining overexploitation".
World’s largest uranium miner Kazatomprom ups 2024 production goals
The Kazakhstan-based miner aims to produce 25,000-25,500 tonnes in 2024, about 10% above levels targeted for 2023.
Lumina Gold grows Cangrejos project in Ecuador
Results of the 36,000 metre drill program extend mineralization at the known gold-copper mineralization on the Gran Bestia deposit.
Teck and Chile discuss investments, royalties
Teck has stability agreements for QB2, which protects it against changes in tax laws for 15 years from the start of production.
World’s top jewellery maker Pandora ditches mined diamonds
The Pandora Brilliance collection, to be launched across US and Canada, is also the first crafted with 100% recycled silver and gold.
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.
