November 10, 2024 US judge narrows investor lawsuit against Rio Tinto over Mongolian mine Rio Tinto and its former CEO are accused of defrauding investors by concealing problems developing the $5.3 billion Oyu Tolgoi mine.
November 9, 2024 Japan, Peru to agree on cooperation in mineral mining technology The two governments aim to create stable supply chains in Peru for critical minerals such as copper and zinc through technology provided by Japanese companies.
November 9, 2024 Resolute Mining CEO, executives detained in Mali CEO Terry Holohan and other company executives were taken by Mali’s junta over the weekend, said Bloomberg sources.
November 8, 2024 Bolivia ditches new gold rule within days to curb ‘speculation’ By law, the institution must keep at least 22 tons of the metal.
November 8, 2024 China opens up copper blending business to private firms China has allowed more private firms to blend more polluting complex copper concentrates domestically.
November 8, 2024 Global Lithium raises alarm over potential foreign takeover The Australian company fears that Chinese national and minority shareholder Leon Zhu is attempting to gain control of the firm.
November 7, 2024 Osisko Development’s Cariboo gold project faces legal threat as Xatśūll demands consent The project threatens community health, cultural sites and traditional practices due to potential contamination and restricted land access, the Nation said.
November 7, 2024 Mineral Resources put on watchlist by shareholder Superannuation fund HESTA has placed the Perth-based mining services firm on watchlist over governance concerns.
November 7, 2024 Canada’s auditor general snaps at climate, Indigenous gaps in critical minerals strategy Government program issued in 2022 budgets C$3.8 billion on critical minerals support over eight years.
November 7, 2024 Gahcho Kué diamond mine earnings fall in ‘disappointing’ market for De Beers JV Operations at the mine in the Northwest Territories lost C$11 million compared to an income of C$2.7 million in last year’s third quarter.
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