Rosatom, Orano deny deal talks on Niger nuclear assets
Rosatom said it had no plans to acquire uranium mining assets owned by Orano in Niger.
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Ramelius Resources secures permit for Cue gold project
The open pit gold mine is expected to begin production in 2025, with ore being delivered to Ramelius' Mt Magnet hub.
Mine pollution has isolated British trout — study
Trout living in rivers polluted by metal from old mines across the British Isles are genetically "isolated" from other trout.
Rio Tinto invests $143 million in low-emission steel plant
The facility will focus on BioIron, an iron-making technology developed by Rio that utilizes plant matter as fuel instead of coal.
Gem Diamonds finds 172-carat stone at Letšeng
This is the seventh diamond greater than 100 carats the company has recovered this year at the prolific mine in Lesotho.
MMG plans to raise $1.16bn to repay debt, fund mine development
The Chinese miner is raising funds to support the ongoing development of its operating mines.
Rio Tinto marks 70th year of operations at British Columbia’s only aluminum smelter
Rio hosted a celebration on June 1 at the Kitimat smelter site, with more than 1,800 attendees including four generations of employees and retirees.
Lithion completes battery material extraction plant construction in Québec
The build marks the first lithium-ion battery critical mineral extraction plant in North America’s north-east, the company said.
De Beers ditches lab-grown diamonds as it looks beyond Anglo
De Beers will turn its focus on so-called category marketing, where it promotes diamond jewelry in general rather than just its own branded gems.
