Rosatom, Nornickel to develop lithium project in Russia
The two Russian companies plan to develop the Kolmozerskoye lithium deposit in the country’s northwestern Murmansk region.
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Kinross sells Chirano gold mine in Ghana to Asante in $225m deal
Kinross has agreed to sell its 90% interest in the Chirano mine to Asante Gold in a deal worth $225 million.
Chile constitution drafters reject mining-adverse proposal
The 52 articles rejected sought tightening up the protection of the country’s natural resources, including copper and lithium.
Codelco to create mining carbon footprint calculator
The free tool, to be available in the second half of the year, aims to help miners favour suppliers with the lowest footprint and emissions.
Mexico nationalizes lithium mining
The law, which came into force on Thursday, elevates lithium to the category of “strategic mineral” that belongs to the state.
Los Pelambres expansion to cost Antofagasta $900m more than planned
The ongoing project at Los Pelambres copper mine in Chile will cost $2.2bn, up from last year's estimate of $1.7bn and a 70% jump from the original $1.3bn figure.
SolGold’s Cascabel could be “top 20” mine in South America
Long-delayed pre-feasibility study for the copper-gold project in Ecuador confirms Cascabel is "no ordinary mining asset."
De Beers back to search for diamonds in Angola
The diamond miner has inked two mineral investment deals with the country's government granting the company exploration rights for 35 years.
Mexico’s lower house backs lithium nationalization plans
The proposed law, now in the hands of the Senate, bans all private participation in the exploration and mining of the battery metal.
Kidnappers kill Vizsla mine workers in Mexico
The focus remains on the safe return of those who remain missing, the company said.
