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Chile to cushion the blow of glacier ban on giant copper mines

Chile’s government is looking at a gradual implementation for a proposed ban on mining near glaciers in order to limit the impact on some of the world’s biggest copper mines.

Bloomberg News | May 23, 2022 | 3:55 pm

Peru president replaces mining minister as crisis escalates

President Pedro Castillo replaced four ministers amid a mining and fertilizer crisis.

Bloomberg News | May 23, 2022 | 1:42 pm

Canada’s first rare earth producer begins shipping concentrate

Vital Metals' Nechalacho rare earths mine in the Northwest Territories has begun deliveries.

Staff Writer | May 23, 2022 | 1:18 pm

Jamaica says Rusal making consistent payments on tax bill

Rusal has paid about 45% so far of a $35 million bauxite production levy that it owes Kingston.

Reuters | May 23, 2022 | 10:24 am

China stimulus, supply worries fire up iron ore

There are several factors that suggest a renewed rally is on the cards, writes Clyde Russell.

Reuters | May 23, 2022 | 9:46 am

China triples solar investments as clean energy push accelerates

The nation is forecast to add a record 220 gigawatts of total power capacity this year, according to the NEA.

Bloomberg News | May 23, 2022 | 9:22 am

Chinese, Australian investors battle for largest lithium deposit

AVZ Minerals is battling to retain control of the Manono lithium project in DRC, potentially the world’s largest untapped lithium deposit, amid ownership claims from Chinese investors.

Bloomberg News | May 23, 2022 | 9:19 am