Mining the Moon to lift off within ten years — NASA
The US space agency is looking to operate a pilot processing plant for lunar resources by 2032, as part of its planned Artemis missions.
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BHP wants Australia to scrap nuclear power ban
Nuclear “must be part of the conversation” in Australia says Laura Tyler, BHP's chief technical officer.
French minister to push €1 billion uranium deal on trip to Mongolia
President Emmanuel Macron has said Japan and France will work together to boost French energy sovereignty through the supply of critical metals from Mongolia.
Rainbow Rare Earths reaches deal for 100% of Phalaborwa
Agreement with Bosveld Phosphates gives the company an immediate 85% stake and the option of acquiring.
Rio Tinto sets up battery testing plant in Melbourne
Rio set up its battery materials business in 2021 before buying the Rincon lithium mine in Argentina.
Antamina mine to get life extension approval by year’s end, says CEO
Antamina is Peru's largest copper mine and co-owned by Glencore, BHP Group, Teck Resources and Mitsubishi.
Codelco still evaluating operations hit by rain stoppages
Some operations at the El Teniente mine are still paused after heavy rains.
Peru plans to extend military presence in bid to keep copper shipments flowing
The mining corridor is used by MMG’s Las Bambas, Glencore’s Antapaccay and Hudbay Minerals’ Constancia to transport semi-processed copper to a seaport.
Column: Global exchange copper stocks sink to 15-year lows
Either inventory rebuilds over the seasonal summer soft spot for northern hemisphere demand, or the market is going to have to rethink just how much copper is really out there, writes Andy Homes.
