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.
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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.
Blockade halts Southern Copper’s Cuajone mine in Peru
Operations at the massive copper mine have been suspended since Feb. 28 after protestors cut water access and blocked a key railroad.
Mineral Resources takes stake in Global Lithium, boosts battery metals exposure
The move gives Mineral Resources access to early-stage lithium projects in the Pilbara and Goldfields, where it already has existing operations.
Rio Tinto goes after Turquoise Hill in $2.7 billion bid
Buying the remaining 49% of the Canadian miner would give Rio control of the vast Oyu Tolgoi copper mine, its most important growth project.
Guinea junta halts Rio Tinto’s Simandou iron ore project
The 2-billion-tonne iron ore deposit has sat undeveloped in Guinea's southeast for 25 years.
Kinross pours first gold at La Coipa mine in Chile
It said is on track to ramp up to full production at the gold mine, located in the country’s northern Atacama region, by mid-year.
US widens lead over Europe in critical minerals race: WSJ
US critical minerals spending is outpacing Europe, raising fears EU manufacturers may stay reliant on China for key raw materials.