Teck’s Quebrada Blanca mine in Chile faces environmental charges
Chile’s environmental regulator has filed eight charges claiming Teck failed to comply with vegetation and animals protection measures.
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Serbian elections could improve chances for Rio Tinto’s lithium project
Should the country’s pro-mining president be re-elected, Rio Tinto could have a chance to have the licence for its Jadar project reinstated.
Miners need to invest over $100 billion to meet copper demand
The global copper industry needs to build mines that close what could be an annual supply deficit of 4.7 million tonnes by 2030, says CRU.
Tesla inks secret multi-year nickel supply deal with Vale
The deal is one of several the electric vehicles giant has forged over the last year to secure supply of battery metals.
Congo halts court case against China Moly’s Tenke mine
Government said it had laid out “a road map to exit the crisis, along with a timeline" for the two sides to come to an agreement.
Hudbay Minerals replaced nearly all mining depletion in 2021
The company also extended the life of both its Constancia copper mine in Peru and its Snow Lake gold mine in Canada by a year to 2038.
Rio Tinto secures lithium project in Argentina
The $825 million acquisition of Rincon gives Rio Tinto a large undeveloped lithium brine project located in the heart of South America's lithium triangle.
Centerra Gold, Kyrgyzstan closer to solving dispute over Kumtor
The Kyrgyz state in 2021 took over the largest gold mine in the country, alleging its operations posed a danger to human lives and the environment.
Mick Davis’ Vision Blue joins backers for Cornish Metals tin mine
Battery metals investment vehicle Vision Blue will own about 25% of Cornish Metals and will have a seat on its board.
Turquoise Hill shareholders could score big with Rio’s bid
Analysts predict Turquoise Hill investors will seek a higher offer than the current C$34/share bid, perhaps greater than C$50/share.
US deploys AI agents to speed critical minerals recovery
AI-powered CICERO system cuts critical minerals recovery testing from years to days using robotics and automation.