Dundee’s gold project in Ecuador wins local backing
The next phase for the Loma Larga project is securing the environmental license to allow construction to start by year-end.
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Simformotion unveils new Fletcher simulator for training in underground mines
Set in an underground mining environment, the state-of-the-art high reach scaler simulator creates a realistic environment for operators.
Nippon Steel boosts investment for proposed US Steel deal
Nippon is now offering to build a new steel mill, save existing steelworker jobs and potentially add many more unionized roles.
Alberta Energy Regulator approves Gina Rinehart-backed Grassy Mountain coal project
The mine, originally closed in 1983, has the capacity to produce 4.5 million tonnes of steelmaking coal annually and spans 2,800 hectares.
Perpetua Resources gets final federal permit for Stibnite Gold project in Idaho
The decision comes after eight years of rigorous inter-agency federal permitting, and was the last federal permit required to progress towards construction.
CHARTS: EV battery metals bill ticks up as cobalt, nickel prices strengthen
The $1.73 billion worth of nickel contained in EVs sold this year for the first time exceeds battery lithium amounts, despite faster global adoption of nickel-free power packs.
UAE Kimberly Process chair unveils digital diamond traceability platform
Verifico was developed under the UAE Chairmanship to enhance the security and traceability of KP certificates.
Namibia sees uranium, oil driving rebound in foreign investment
Idled uranium operations restart and global companies ramp up oil exploration and green hydrogen projects in the west African nation.
Too many ESGs, too little clarity: Challenges to Africa’s critical minerals sector
The issue is not a lack of ESG standards, but the overwhelming abundance of them, writes Christopher Burke.
