Rio Tinto secures lithium project in Argentina
The $825 million acquisition of Rincon gives Rio Tinto a large undeveloped lithium brine project located in the heart of South America's lithium triangle.
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Britishvolt and Bakrie’s VKTR team up for sustainable EV battery nickel
The deal comes at a time of surging raw materials prices, exacerbated by the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
China coal giant plans a surge in clean energy spending
Shenhua, which mines coal and burns it in power plants, plans to peak emissions by 2025 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
Anglo looks to the sea as water scarcity hits Chile copper mines
The proposal is to build a plant on the coast of the Valparaiso region that would produce drinking water for residents in exchange for access to waste water that could be used at mines.
Ukraine’s Metinvest doubles iron ore exports to Europe despite fighting
There was strong demand, but customers also wanted to show solidarity with Ukraine, CEO said.
Miners gather in copper capital facing ‘another world’ of tumult
The last time the copper industry gathered in Santiago, prices were below $3/lb amid concerns over a slowdown in Chinese demand.
Mount Polley copper mine in British Columbia ramping up to restart this spring
Mount Polley was shut down in 2014, after a massive tailings pond collapse.
Epiroc introduces DM30 XC blast hole drill
A low- or high-pressure compressor can create the right configuration for any drilling operation.
Spanish Mountain’s initial project description receives BC, federal agency acceptance
Spanish Mountain gold project in British Columbia is expected to operate for 14 years producing a total of 2.1 million oz. gold.
