Newmont Goldcorp kicks off commercial production at all-electric Borden mine
The world's first all-electric operation is located near Chapleau, Ontario, about 160 kms west of the company’s Porcupine mine.
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Lithium Americas, Ganfeng to build larger-scale mine in Argentina
The Caucharí-Olaroz lithium project is now expected to produce 40,000 tonnes of battery-quality lithium carbonate annually for 40 years.
Water from near-earth asteroids could fuel space mining
A new study suggests that there are about 1,000 water-rich asteroids closer to earth than to the moon.
Cornish Lithium gets $1.7 million funding boost for UK project
Company will use the funds to expand its ongoing drilling work in the ancient mining region of Cornwall, south-west England.
Rio Tinto cancels plans to sell or take public its Canadian iron ore unit
Miner failed to settle on a suitable price with potential buyers.
Canada’s Banro halts Congo operations after militia attacks
The miner says relentless attacks, including the kidnapping of four employees in July, disrupted mining activities and forced it to suspend operations.
US steps up efforts to limit China’s control of critical minerals
Washington has expanded an initiative to promote mining of lithium, cobalt and other minerals in resource-rich countries.
Access to water one of miners’ biggest challenges ahead — study
Despite successful efforts to manage water usage more efficiently, tougher environmental rules are increasing miners’ costs and risks, particularly those operating in arid regions or close to populated communities.
Lucara rocks — finds blue, pink diamonds at Botswana mine
The diamonds, found at the area that yielded the famous 1,111-carat “Lesedi La Rona” in 2015, will be sold in December.
Kidnappers kill Vizsla mine workers in Mexico
The focus remains on the safe return of those who remain missing, the company said.
