Bill Gates-backed KoBold Metals is the Silicon Valley’s newest unicorn
The company raised $200 million to dig for copper and lithium using AI.
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Antofagasta seeks copper mine extension with $1.2 billion investment
Chilean miner applied for an environmental permit to extend operations at its Zaldivar mine through 2051.
Lake Shore Gold team tops Ontario mine rescue competition
Eight district champion teams from across Ontario were evaluated on essential mine rescue work.
Polish coal asset spin-off would lure investors, Amundi says
The government seeks to spin off coal-fired power plants from the country’s biggest state-controlled utilities later this year.
Northvolt gets $400 million from Ontario fund for green battery
Northvolt is currently in talks with the Canadian and Quebec governments on a potential multibillion-dollar plant near Montreal.
Saudi’s PIF emerges as lead bidder for $2.5 billion Vale base metals stake
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund may strike the deal for a roughly 10% stake of Vale's nickel and copper operations.
Column: Zinc price slide claims first victim as Irish mine closes
The closure of the Tara zinc mine in Ireland tells you how far the price of the galvanizing metal has fallen over the last year.
Rio Tinto to invest almost $1 billion in Kennecott copper mine
The company said it will invest $498 million to develop an underground mine and infrastructure in an area known as the North Rim Skarn.
Dynasty Gold extends length, grade of mineralization at Thundercloud in Ontario
The 2023 drill program will focus on testing its lateral and vertical extensions as well as extending the Pelham zone.
