Codelco must kick-start lithium industry while reviving copper output
Chile is already the world’s no. 2 producer of lithium after Australia. But demand is exploding worldwide.
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Amazon gold miners flout artisanal label with outsized operations
A study by environmental group Instituto Escolhas shows that many small operations are too big to be considered artisanal.
New copper supply offset by multiple hits to existing operations
Some of the world’s largest mining companies and metal traders are warning the shortfall could arrive as early as 2025.
Nine Mile Metals enjoys XRF results up to 24% Cu and 38% Pb-Zn from historic Wedge mine
The Wedge deposit was discovered in 1956 by Cominco, and it operated the mine between 1962 and 1968.
Eldorado Gold’s Lamaque mine welcomes its first Sandvik BEV truck
The delivery is a major milestone in Eldorado’s efforts to continuously improve sustainable mining practices at its Canadian mine.
Geopolitical, macroeconomic uncertainty to keep gold in focus for years — LBMA CEO
Ruth Crowell said the reason why is the price of gold not higher has to do with a strong US dollar.
Lynas’ Kalgoorlie facility faces labour shortages
Lynas is racing to complete construction of the plant to handle cracking and leaching.
China’s maxed-out aluminum industry eyes future in Indonesia
China’s aluminum producers are following in the footsteps of their nickel peers by setting up smelters in Indonesia.
Copper price drops as uncertainty surrounds stimulus in China
Traders expect China to cut benchmark rates on Tuesday, the first such easing in 10 months.
