Japan, US consider rare earth mining near Minamitori in Pacific
Japan plans to test the feasibility of raising rare earth mud from a depth of 6,000 metres in January.
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Adani unit signs deal with Australia’s Caravel Minerals copper project
The initial capital expenditure for the project is estimated at A$1.7 billion ($1.1 billion).
Lundin Mining lifts copper outlook, cuts costs on Chile gains
Lundin's full-year copper guidance is now in the 319-337kt range thanks to better Caserones mine performance and lower cost estimates.
Nutrien weighs phosphate unit sale
Potential buyers could include industry rivals Mosaic, ICL Group, K+S AG or private equity investors.
Study warns deep-sea mining waste threatens marine food chain
Research shows that deep discharge of mining waste must be assessed, as its impact on ocean ecosystems varies and could cause harm.
China’s trade truce and five-year plan help coal price recover
The government’s plan for the upcoming five years has blurred the language setting out when coal use needs to decline.
Nippon Steel excludes US Steel from profit guidance on ‘significant’ market challenges
Before the deal, US Steel's steelmaking capacity was around 40% of Nippon Steel's 66 million tonnes a year available globally.
International Council on Mining and Metals releases tailings progress report
The report found that 67% of 836 member facilities are now in full conformance with GISTM.
Texas Smackover sets grade high for lithium brine
The Standard Lithium-Equinor JV says it has North America’s highest lithium-in-brine grades in the first inferred resource for the Franklin project.
