Umicore shares up as Canada offers subsidies for battery plant in Ontario
The Canadian and Ontario governments pledged to grant the battery maker $715 million to support its cathode materials factory.
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Royal Road pivots to Morocco with Saudi-backed copper-gold exploration
The deal is being done through a 50-50 partnership with Saudi Arabian company MSB Holdings.
Posco-backed group invests in lithium technology startup EnergyX
EnergyX is building a DLE demonstration plant in Argentina's Salta province, near Posco's Sal de Oro project.
Teck faces $8 million fine for alleged breach of environmental permit in Chile
It could face two "serious" charges around its Carmen de Andacollo copper-gold mine in Chile's central Coquimbo region.
Oroco shares rise on PEA for Santo Tomas copper project in Mexico
Over an approximate 20-year mine life, the Santo Tomas project would have total payable copper production (in concentrate) of 4.75 billion lb.
Vale creates company to sell sand from iron ore tailings
The company wants to reduce the disposal of such materials in dams or piles following major disasters.
Nigeria to require mining firms to invest in domestic processing
Government wants to boost processing and refining of metals like lithium and zinc within the country.
Ancient nickel-eating microbes can teach us valuable biomining techniques – study
Methanogens are ancient life forms that still exist today. They power their metabolism by breaking down rocks and minerals.
Rio Tinto cuts Canadian iron ore guidance
The Iron Ore Company of Canada, in which Rio has a 60% interest, is now expected to reach 9.3-9.8mt, down from the 10-11mt set in July.