Chile to push both private and public investment in lithium
The country produced 96,053 tonnes of the white metal, which is used to make electric vehicle batteries, in 2018.
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FEATURE: Mining for Millennials
The mining industry is undergoing a huge technology shift, so it is inevitable that its workforce needs to change.
Poland sacks CEO of state-run coal miner JSW, shares tumble
The CEO of Polish state-run coking coal producer JSW was sacked by the energy ministry on Tuesday following a dispute over strategy.
The big copper short is back as macro fears return: Andy Home
The trade war has returned with a vengeance as copper and other industrial metals come under sustained fund selling pressure.
Monarch’s Beaufor mine wins F.J. O’Connell trophy
The F.J. O’Connell trophy is awarded annually to recognize a mine’s efforts throughout the year in accident prevention.
Western Potash awards Milestone phase one contract
The Milestone project will be developed as a solution mine. This will be the “newest and most innovative, environmentally friendly and capital efficient new potash mine in Canada,” says Western.
New kimberlite found at Gahcho Kue, says Mountain Province
“Wilson” kimberlite is the first new kimberlite found at Gahcho Kue in 20 years.
Barrick makes further investment in Midas Gold
Midas estimates Stibnite would have a mine life of 12 years with life-of-mine total cash costs of $597 per oz. and all-in sustaining costs of US$616 per oz.
Kibaran Resources outlines plans for battery graphite plant amid overseas demand
The company's proposed production facility at Kwinana, near Perth in Western Australia, would manufacture battery graphite worth $72 million a year for export.