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Hochschild taps into rare earths with Chile acquisition
The company consolidated its earlier investment in the asset, gaining full ownership, after being hit by weak silver prices in its half-year results.
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.
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.
Wheaton lands $4.3B BHP silver stream, enters Australia
Major deals in Peru and Australia expand production reach and secure long-term precious metals supply streams.