October 9, 2024 Congo wants to pivot away from China’s dominance over its mining The plan includes streamlining processes to pay customs and taxes, along with a partnership with the United Arab Emirates.
October 9, 2024 US Strategic Metals, Stillwater Critical Minerals enter MOU USSM plans to mine what it considers to be the largest cobalt reserve in North America.
October 9, 2024 Americas Gold and Silver consolidates ownership of Galena complex in Idaho Galena represents one of the largest underground silver mines in North America, having produced over 240 million oz.
October 9, 2024 Ukraine sells titanium producer in rare wartime privatization UMCC is one of the world’s largest producers of titanium.
October 8, 2024 GreenX Metals awarded $325 million in dispute with Poland over coal project The company launched international arbitration proceedings in 2020, arguing Warsaw breached bilateral treaties by blocking its investment in two coal mines.
October 8, 2024 Lithios secures $12 million to scale its lithium extraction technology The company says its ALE technology can unlock sources of lithium previously considered uneconomical and inaccessible.
October 8, 2024 Marimaca Copper options Chile project to create potential synergies with oxide deposit The Pampa Medina project consists of 4 mining concessions near the planned processing site of the Marimaca oxide deposit.
October 8, 2024 UK fraud watchdog settles case brought by ENRC for ‘leaks’ during investigation The Kazakh mining group accused Britain's Serious Fraud Office of leaking information about a corruption probe to journalists.
October 8, 2024 Canada invests $10m in Ontario infrastructure to support critical minerals projects A total of four companies -- three focused on lithium and one on copper -- have been named the recipients of the funding.
October 8, 2024 Barrick Gold touts new discoveries at DRC’s Kibali mine These near-mine discoveries, alongside ongoing exploration at the asset, promise to extend the operation’s life and boost production.
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