In Peru’s hills, an artisanal miner boom frustrates Big Copper’s plans
The rise of artisanal copper mining is threatening billions in new investments by mining companies in Peru.
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Investors with $30 trillion to push companies on human rights, social issues
Plan to focus first on metals & mining, renewables sectors.
Rare earths ‘spill the tea’ on how deep magma eruptions initiate
Researchers found huge magma eruptions can initiate deeper below the earth's surface than previously believed.
Teck makes three vice president appointments
Amparo Cornejo named VP, South America, Jason Sangha planning and strategy, base metals and Justin Webb is chief information officer.
Canada approves Marathon palladium mine environmental plan
Located 10 km from Marathon, Ontario, the mine is slated to produce 245,000 ounces of palladium annually over an estimated 13-year mine life.
Mining needs to address critical digital skills shortage right now — BHP exec
Miners are increasingly reliant on computing heft to manage tasks such as automated truck fleets, says CTO Laura Tyler.
Goro nickel mine faces increased regulation after tailings leak
The mine was forced to reduce output due to a “limited release of salt-laden liquid” after heavy rains in August.
Eloro’s Iska Iska silver-tin drilling in Bolivia points to likely resource growth
The company has completed 84,495 metres of diamond drilling across 122 drill holes since the program began in September 2020.
EV battery cathode costs spike as lithium price sets fresh record
Relentless rise of lithium prices and recent bounce in cobalt and nickel put pressure on electric vehicle manufacturers.
