Hecla’s silver-copper project in remote Montana overcomes hurdle
If it goes ahead, the Rock Creek Mine would be built beneath the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness.
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PDVSA filed an appeal requesting that a Delaware court vacate a decision granting the Canadian miner the right to seize its U.S. assets.
Platinum-gold alloy is the most wear-resistant metal in the world
Researchers say the alloy could save the electronics industry more than $100 million a year.
Canada’s Teck resumes lead smelting at British Columbia facility
Teck Resources Ltd said on Tuesday that lead smelting had resumed at its Trail, British Columbia, facility after a seven-day suspension because of wildfires.
Canada’s Teck to begin Quebrada Blanca mine upgrade in November
The company received environmental approval for the plan earlier this month, which aims to extend the life of the aging deposit and boost production.
Chinese, Russian-owned companies place binding bids for Serbian copper mine
In July, Belgrade invited bids for a partner to invest at least $350 million in debt-laden RTB Bor but did not say how big a stake it would offer in return.
Surface miners drive up savings in coal mining
Diverse studies and tests show that surface miners offer considerable advantages in terms of both economic efficiency and the final product.
Western Australia sees wave of lithium and coal projects
Over the next few years, the lithium sector in Western Australia will benefit from project expenditure of several billion dollars.
Russia may buy aluminium for state stocks to support Rusal -minister
Russia has a plan to support world No.2 aluminium producer Rusal against U.S. sanctions put in place in April.
