Codelco to start lithium exploration in March
Chilean state-owned mining firm received an environmental permit to develop Salar de Maricunga.
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RANKED: World’s top 10 copper mining projects – 2022
Copper is a metal vital to the green energy transition.
Tahltan Nation signs distribution deal for Sandvik equipment
Sandvik and Tahltan Nation Development have entered into an agreement to establish TNDC as a reseller of Sandvik mining equipment, parts, tools, and digital solutions for northwestern British Columbia and the Yukon.
Denison hits 24.9% U3O8 outside high-grade domain at Wheeler River’s Phoenix deposit
Wheeler River is the largest undeveloped uranium project in the eastern part of the Athabasca Basin.
Largest and most valuable blue diamond to come to auction at Sotheby’s Hong Kong
The more than 15-carat De Beers Cullinan Blue diamond was mined in 2021 at South Africa's Cullinan mine.
Glencore’s zinc mine expansion met by Indigenous backlash
Australian government judged it failed to adequately consult with Aboriginal custodians over the protection of a sacred site.
Ecuador says mining exports nearly doubled in value in 2021 to $2bn
President Guillermo Lasso, a conservative ex-banker, is betting on mining to diversify the country's income streams.
Magna Gold says three employees dead after Mexican mine collapse
"Three mine employees were in the fine ore storage area when a cave-in occurred," the company said.
Gold price highest since June as concerns over Ukraine continue
Rising geopolitical tensions and expectations surrounding a US rate hike drove investors to havens like bullion.
