Rio Tinto’s abandoned Panguna copper mine still a threat, report says
Panguna, which was operated by Rio subsidiary Bougainville Copper, was once one of the world’s largest copper mines.
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Vale Base Metals to make dozens of job cuts in management cull
The move marks the first major overhaul since Shaun Usmar joined Vale Base Metals as chief executive officer.
Budget allocated to grassroots exploration at all-time low – S&P Global
S&P analyst says explorers are transitioning to a more risk-averse stance, with increased focus on existing mines.
Australia grants further $257m for Iluka’s rare earths refinery amid cost blowout
Iluka had first committed to building what will be Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery in 2022.
Iamgold cuts Westwood reserves by 17% amid mine plan overhaul
The new reserve base totals 2.6 million tonnes grading 11.45 grams gold per tonne for to 1.2 million contained oz.
Battery-electric railcar retrofits deployed at Carmeuse’s calcium mine in Michigan
Intramotev's aim is that initial applications of its technology will include captive routes between mines and processing facilities.
CME to offer 1-oz gold futures to meet surging demand from retail traders
There has been a larger trend among retail investors to seek smaller-sized gold products as a way to diversify their portfolios.
LithiumBank’s DLE tests in Alberta produce average grade of 3,100 mg/L
The company said the recent desorption tests were consistent with its goals to minimize the flow volume and reagent costs.
Chile aims to invest $83bn in mining through 2033, newspaper says
This does not include a recently announced $14 billion expansion plan by mining giant BHP, the report says.
