Delay in Chile mining permits a serious problem, says local head of Freeport
President Gabriel Boric’s government is pushing for reforms to streamline mining permits in addition to modifying environmental assessments.
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South Korea’s highest court rejects appeal from zinc smelter against shutdown
The fate of the 400,000 metric ton-per-year smelter, the world's sixth-largest, has been closely watched as zinc prices soared 17.5% this year.
Indian government to sell 2.5% stake in Hindustan Zinc for $634m
The Indian government currently holds a 29.54% stake in the company.
Codelco seeks permit for $650m Andina water project
The plan is to funnel water from the mine's Ovejeria tailings, or mine waste, and other sources to the concentrator plant.
Pan African expands into Australia, halts Sudan project
It has paid $54.2 million for full ownership of gold junior Tennant Consolidated Mining Group and its 50,000 gold-oz./y project.
Kodal disputes Hainan’s claims over $15m Mali tax payment
Hainan Mining says the $15m owed to the Mali government should be paid by Kodal, not the JV that owns the Bougouni lithium project.
Japanese scientists use AI to boost sodium-ion battery density
The team from Tokyo University of Science have leveraged AI to develop high-efficiency sodium-ion batteries.
Column: The US needs a clear, climate-focused mining strategy
To maximize national and climate security, the US must constructively engage with the mining industry, regardless of who’s in the White House, writes Peter Bryant.
Column: Demand weakness helps cushion tin from supply problems
Tin demand last year was weaker than expected and is on course for only a modest recovery in 2024, according to the International Tin Association.
