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USGS deploys satellite imagery in the global fight against illegal mining

Artisanal and small-scale mining can lead to commodities being mined, sold and purchased through unofficial channels and potentially financing criminal or terrorist organizations.

Henry Lazenby | June 28, 2022 | 11:46 am

Sayona, Piedmont approve North American Lithium project restart in Quebec

Project will launch North America’s first local spodumene concentrate production.

Staff Writer | June 28, 2022 | 11:44 am

Prefeasibility update on Seabridge’s KSM gold project shows 426% increase in after-tax NPV

KSM is considered to be one of the largest undeveloped gold projects in the world measured by reserves.

Staff Writer | June 28, 2022 | 10:27 am

Albemarle urges US to cut red tape to boost lithium supply chain

Albemarle is in the process of restarting its Kings Mountain mine in North Carolina, reviving an operation that was idled in the 1980s.

Bloomberg News | June 28, 2022 | 10:08 am

Pro-China digital campaign targets mining firms – cybersecurity report

A pro-China propaganda campaign used fake social media accounts to try to stir up opposition, including protests, against mining firms that challenge China's business interests.

Reuters | June 28, 2022 | 9:28 am

‘Terrifying’: WWF chief hits out at plans to mine the deep sea

WWF has called for a global moratorium on all deep-sea mining activities.

Reuters | June 28, 2022 | 9:12 am

Western Copper feasibility on Casino outlines $1.8 billion after-tax NPV

Over the 27-year project life, annual production would reach 163 million lb. copper, 211,000 oz. gold, 1.28 million oz. silver and 15.1 million lb. molybdenum.

Staff Writer | June 28, 2022 | 9:06 am