Andrew Forrest to transfer $3.39bn stake in Fortescue to his philanthropic foundation Forrest transferred ownership of 220 million Fortescue shares worth to Minderoo Foundation. Reuters | June 20, 2023 | 4:26 pm
Indonesia to ban copper exports once Freeport, Amman plants open Copper is set to follow nickel as Indonesia’s next focus in the country’s push for more onshore refining. Bloomberg News | June 20, 2023 | 3:56 pm
Avalon Materials plans lithium processing plant in Ontario Company acquires industrial site in Thunder Bay, aims to become province’s first vertically integrated lithium producer. Staff Writer | June 20, 2023 | 2:45 pm
MineHub receives cash injection from Sumitomo, shares up MineHub and Sumitomo have collaborated on the development of a suite of digital solutions for the concentrates market. Staff Writer | June 20, 2023 | 1:01 pm
Bill Gates-backed KoBold Metals is the Silicon Valley’s newest unicorn The company raised $200 million to dig for copper and lithium using AI. MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 20, 2023 | 12:48 pm
Antofagasta seeks copper mine extension with $1.2 billion investment Chilean miner applied for an environmental permit to extend operations at its Zaldivar mine through 2051. Reuters | June 20, 2023 | 12:39 pm
Lake Shore Gold team tops Ontario mine rescue competition Eight district champion teams from across Ontario were evaluated on essential mine rescue work. Staff Writer | June 20, 2023 | 12:32 pm
Polish coal asset spin-off would lure investors, Amundi says The government seeks to spin off coal-fired power plants from the country’s biggest state-controlled utilities later this year. Bloomberg News | June 20, 2023 | 11:15 am
Northvolt gets $400 million from Ontario fund for green battery Northvolt is currently in talks with the Canadian and Quebec governments on a potential multibillion-dollar plant near Montreal. Bloomberg News | June 20, 2023 | 11:10 am