Chile’s president brings back Williams as mining minister in cabinet reshuffle Aurora Williams, who will replace Marcela Hernando, held the same position during the 2014-18 administration of former President Michelle Bachelet. Reuters | August 16, 2023 | 1:39 pm
Investing for the age of scarcity A perfect storm of tight supply that spans minerals, oil, gas, food and water is approaching. James Cooper | August 16, 2023 | 1:11 pm
Granite Creek seeks copper major for merger with mothballed Minto mine in Yukon Granite’s Carmacks project, some First Nations property and the past-producing Minto Metals mine would form a 30-year operation able to produce 2 billion lb. copper. Colin McClelland | August 16, 2023 | 9:52 am
Imperial Metals raises $12.5 million to fund Red Chris development The private placement represents the latest round of funding secured by Imperial for its BC mine projects. Staff Writer | August 16, 2023 | 9:23 am
Aris Mining drills up to 647 g/t Au in Colombia The Segovia exploration drilling program has 17 rigs operating. Staff Writer | August 16, 2023 | 9:09 am
Aether raises $49 million to extract lithium using AI Its platform can extract lithium from previously-inaccessible reserves and also create products across sectors, including health care. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 16, 2023 | 8:58 am
Ivanhoe’s Kamoa Copper inks MOU to ship copper concentrate by rail Up to 10,000 tonnes of copper concentrate to be exported via Angolan Lobito Ocean Port in Q4 2023. Staff Writer | August 16, 2023 | 8:56 am
Graphic: Demand headwinds mean no respite in pressure on aluminum prices Benchmark aluminum on the LME fell to a five-week low on Wednesday. Reuters | August 16, 2023 | 8:25 am
Teck and Norden team up to reduce carbon emissions The agreement is expected to reduce annual emissions from Teck shipments handled by Norden by 25%, or up to 6,700 tonnes of CO2. Staff Writer | August 16, 2023 | 8:23 am