EU to secure access to 30 critical raw materials
The European Raw Materials Alliance will focus on increasing domestic production and promoting recycling of vital elements, particularly rare earths.
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BHP to ramp up Spence copper mine expansion
Construction at the Chilean copper mine will speed up in December, with first production expected in early 2021.
Savannah’s Portugal lithium project moves to next permitting phase
Mina do Barroso is expected to become Europe’s first significant producer of spodumene, a hard-rock form of lithium.
Mexico mulls reviving plans for nature reserve in mining district
Proposal seeks to set a semi-arid desert biosphere reserve covering 2.58Mha across eight municipalities of the Zacatecas state.
Hudbay Minerals’ 777 mine back at full tilt
While Q4 production and sales volumes will be impacted, the miner still expects the Manitoba business unit to achieve its 2020 targets.
Galaxy Resources to raise $118m for Argentina lithium project
Capital raised will be used to advance the first stage of development of the company’s Sal de Vida lithium brine project.
US coal miners call on Trump to move on
Leader of the nation’s top mining union, representing about 80,000 workers, says is time for Trump to concede.
Cardinal Resources attracts third bidder in takeover war
A Ghanaian suitor has offered $1.05 per share, becoming the third bid Cardinal receives this year.
Trafigura inks cobalt deal with DRC artisanal miners
Agreement with the Congolese government will help improve conditions at informal mine sites in return for cobalt supplies.
Blockade at Equinox Los Filos hinders mine restart
Preparations to resume operations at the gold-silver mine in Mexico had to be suspended.
Brazil delays critical minerals areas auction
The regulator said funding shortfalls prevent it from covering the costs needed to move ahead with the tender process.
