Rio Tinto’s former boss gets huge payout despite caves blast
Jean-Sébastien Jacques received $18.6 million in pay and long-term incentive rewards last year, compared to $9.9 million in 2019.
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Argentina optimistic on projects led by Canadian miners
Argentina’s National Mining Secretariat issued a dossier highlighting projects by Yamana, Alpha Lithium, Minsud and others.
Three miners die at illegal operation in Colombia
The miners - whose ages ranged from 18 to 27 years old - inhaled toxic gases and perished.
New cell chemistry promises to make DIBs more powerful, sustainable
The new cell chemistry for dual-ion batteries uses a zinc anode and a natural graphite cathode in an aqueous electrolyte.
Chile files arbitration suit against Albemarle over lithium royalties
Chile accuses Albemarle of allegedly underpaying royalties on its sales.
Three people die in partial collapse of Nornickel’s Arctic processing plant
The plant located in Arctic Siberia partially collapsed during maintenance.
China boosts its mining quota for first batch of rare earths
The new quota for the first batch is 84,000 tonnes, compared with a cap of 66,000 tonnes for last year’s first batch.
University of Birmingham, Bentley Motors to deliver recycling supply chain
Three-year research project aims to deliver a sustainable source of rare earth magnets for electric and hybrid vehicles for the luxury car brand.
Morrison Lake mine plan still stalled, 18 years later
British Columbia's environmental assessment office states the mine is at the headwater of the Skeena River, which it’s not, says retired Green Party leader.