China Minmetals Rare Earth starts new mining project in Hunan
The project in Jianghua county is expected to begin production in February 2020, with estimated output of 1,800 tonnes a year of rare earth oxides.
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Albemarle details efforts to boost its Chilean lithium output by 30%
The company described a process that evokes the industry standard of using a series of evaporation ponds.
Chile to push both private and public investment in lithium
The country produced 96,053 tonnes of the white metal, which is used to make electric vehicle batteries, in 2018.
FEATURE: Mining for Millennials
The mining industry is undergoing a huge technology shift, so it is inevitable that its workforce needs to change.
Poland sacks CEO of state-run coal miner JSW, shares tumble
The CEO of Polish state-run coking coal producer JSW was sacked by the energy ministry on Tuesday following a dispute over strategy.
The big copper short is back as macro fears return: Andy Home
The trade war has returned with a vengeance as copper and other industrial metals come under sustained fund selling pressure.
Monarch’s Beaufor mine wins F.J. O’Connell trophy
The F.J. O’Connell trophy is awarded annually to recognize a mine’s efforts throughout the year in accident prevention.
Western Potash awards Milestone phase one contract
The Milestone project will be developed as a solution mine. This will be the “newest and most innovative, environmentally friendly and capital efficient new potash mine in Canada,” says Western.
New kimberlite found at Gahcho Kue, says Mountain Province
“Wilson” kimberlite is the first new kimberlite found at Gahcho Kue in 20 years.