Grand Canyon monument won’t stop mining companies’ thirst for US uranium
US President Joe Biden this week named a new federal monument covering nearly 1 million acres near Grand Canyon.
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Codelco and Anglo American discuss mining pact to lift copper output in Chile
Talks are focusing on enabling Codelco’s Andina mine and Anglo’s Los Bronces to tap rich ore grades sitting between the two operations.
Lithium mine auctions in China’s Sichuan draw thousands of high bids
Two lithium mine auctions in Sichuan province have received nearly 7,000 bids.
New Gold halts New Afton mine on tailings safety woes
The company said “geotechnical variances” were noticed during a routine inspection, which require further review by an engineer.
EV revolution puts US Indigenous communities at risk – study
New research shows that lithium and cobalt deposits in the US are located in or near tribal lands, including sacred and culturally important sites.
Antofagasta profit jumps despite lower copper prices, boosts dividend
Antofagasta increased its interim dividend to 11.7 cents per share from 9.2 cents last year, after posting a 7.5% rise in half-year profit .
Triple Flag shares rise following another quarter of record results, dividend hike
In the second quarter of 2023, the gold streaming and royalty company achieved record results in several operating metrics.
Ford shuts down in Brazil, and China’s top EV maker comes to the rescue
The resurrection of the former Ford plant represents the grand industrial ambitions of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Mining is growing rapidly – so are investor-state disputes
New study shows dramatic increase in investor-state disputes and 80% of miners and counsel involved in arbitration expect greater government intervention over the next year.