Chile’s Supreme Court orders new evaluation of Norte Abierto project
The dispute involves the potential impacts of the mine project on a nearby indigenous community.
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Greatpower has monthly capacity to make 3,000 tonnes of cobalt sulphate, a key ingredient in batteries for electric vehicles.
BHP, China Minmetals use MineHub’s blockchain platform for copper concentrate transaction
In 2020, BHP completed the first iron ore blockchain transaction, but this was the first transaction of its kind for copper concentrates.
Orla pours first gold at Camino Rojo in Mexico
Three bars were poured with a total weight of 1,278 oz containing approximately 770 oz of gold and 510 oz of silver.
Antofagasta plans 20% increase in copper output by 2026
Five-year production could reach around 900,000 tonnes of copper by 2026 if the second concentrator at its Centinela mine in Chile is approved.
Nexa suspends operations at Cerro Lindo mine in Peru due to road blockade
Nexa called the road blockade "illegal" and said it would only be carrying out "critical functions" during the suspension.
i-80 Gold to raise $135 million for Nevada mining complex
Following completion, the Nevada-focused gold miner expects to have approximately $200 million in its treasury.
LG Energy strikes supply deal with recycling firm
South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd. and its battery unit LG Energy Solution agreed to buy 20,000 tonnes of battery-grade nickel from Li-Cycle over 10 years starting in 2023 as part of a deal that includes a $50 million investment in the
Argonaut Gold sees Magino capex rise 57%, CEO departs
Argonaut has invested about C$342 million into Magino so far, leaving about C$459 million needed to complete the project.
