Northam CEO says South African platinum miners facing worst crisis in decades
Platinum prices fell due to weaker growth in China and destocking by manufacturers post-Russia-Ukraine invasion.
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Codelco says 85% of energy supply will be renewable by 2026
The miner has secured three 15-year contracts that will guarantee 1.8 terawatt hours per year.
BlackRock reduces stake in Polymetal International
The US investment firm has reduced its stake in the gold miner to 7.45% from 9.91%.
Mining People: Advanced Gold, Core Nickel, Japan Gold, North Arrow
Key moves in the mining sector.
Well-connected streams more effective at reducing presence of toxic metals from upstream mining – study
Streams with ample connections to shallow groundwater flow paths are better at detoxifying specific forms of aluminum, cadmium, arsenic and zinc.
SQM expands into lithium glut in bet that buyers will return
SQM, which is closely watched because it’s more exposed to spot prices than peers, sees stable prices in the short term and as is more positive after that.
Lithium potential mapped in northeast British Columbia
Test results indicate that it may be economic to extract lithium from brines alongside natural gas development in the province, Geoscience BC said.
Syrah Resources inks offtake deal with Posco Future M
Syrah will supply 2 kilotonnes of natural graphite per month in the year following commissioning.
Komatsu adds WX11 LHD to underground hard rock lineup
New machine engineered to drive productivity and lower TCO.