Rio Tinto to kick off pre-striping at massive Koodaideri iron ore mine
Work will start in November and includes mobilization and site establishment, clearing, drilling and construction of access roads.
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Galaxy Resources bottom-line hit by Mt Cattlin lithium mine charge
Net loss for the six months ended June 30 was $171.9 million, compared with a profit of $11.5 million a year earlier.
Scotland’s first commercial gold mine to open in early 2020
Access to ore is still expected by December and the company plans to stockpile ore in the period leading to the beginning of operations.
Canada’s Crystal Peak receives US approval for massive potash mine in Utah
The Department of the Interior’s decision also enables the Toronto-based miner to accelerate financing and off-take deals.
Lithium glut, EV subsidy cuts take toll on major producers
Prices for the battery metal have fallen by more than 40% over the past year, knocking top producers' profits and share price gains.
Opposition to Canadian miner’s planned gold mine in Turkey mounts
Recently published images obtained with the help of drones and satellites show what is supposed to be evidence of massive deforestation around Alamos Gold's Kirazli project.
Glencore commits $45 million to restart First Cobalt refinery in Canada
Once operational, the facility will be the only primary producer of refined cobalt for the electric vehicle (EV) market in North America.
IAMGOLD resumes operations at gold mine in Suriname
Rosebel mine was temporarily shuttered in early August after a clash between illegal miners and police, which left one person dead.
Lydian’s gold project in Armenia faces yet another environmental review
The country’s prime minister has asked the environment authority to study the conclusions of a third-party audit suggesting the Amulsar project should get the green light.
Botswana Diamonds renews two licences in central Kalahari
The licences, which cover just over 300 square miles, are located in Botswana’s Kalahari Desert.
Zanaga Iron lines up $25M in deal with Red Arc
Binding term sheet offers staged funding, a path to majority control of the Zanaga project in DRC, and a 1% royalty.
