High concentrations of rare earths found in Utah, Colorado coal mines
Rare earth elements are concentrated in fine-grain shale units in Utah and Colorado active coal mines.
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Rio Tinto faces pressure to leave London exchange
Activist investor Palliser Capital argues that switching its primary listing to Australia would boost Rio Tinto's shares by about 40%.
Greatland grows exploration portfolio in Western Australia
The Woodlands property, part of the company's Mt Egerton project, is a highly under-explored area with vast gold and copper potential.
First Quantum seeks to speed up Peru projects after Panama debacle
The miner controls the La Granja project, worth at least $2.5 billion, and the $1.86 billion Haquira project.
Record gold and copper prices are also a boon for illegal mining in Peru
Illegal mining had become a “huge challenge” and that the government was working on a bill to create a new framework for small miners.
Southern Copper aims to boost Peru output by 520,000t in 8-10 years
Southern Copper operates the Cuajone and Toquepala mines in Peru.
Glencore, Rusal extend aluminum supply contract into 2025
Glencore is legally bound to continue the contract because Rusal has not been directly targeted by Western sanctions.
Faraday Copper rallies on $15 million bought deal to advance Arizona project
Its Copper Creek project in Arizona is labelled as one of the largest undeveloped copper projects in the US.
Lawyers representing Congo claim to have new evidence on Apple’s use of conflict minerals
Apple has said in the past that it does not directly buy, procure or source primary minerals, and it has been auditing its suppliers for several years.
