Korea Zinc chairman’s investment vehicle raises share offer for Young Poong Precision The move comes as Korea Zinc chairman Yun B. Choi's family battles for control of the $12 billion zinc empire. Reuters | October 10, 2024 | 5:37 pm
Sandvik introduces industry’s most advanced narrow vein underground drill Sandvik DD212i, is the first intelligent i-series narrow vein drill and the industry’s most advanced underground drill of its type. Sandvik | October 10, 2024 | 5:14 pm
World’s first manufacturing plant for rare-earth-free magnets opens in Minneapolis “Clean Earth Magnet” technology is manufactured from iron and nitrogen. Staff Writer | October 10, 2024 | 3:43 pm
Adionics opens lithium demonstration plant in Argentina The company says its efficient lithium extraction and recycling methods could help stabilize supply and potentially impact the entire EV supply chain. Staff Writer | October 10, 2024 | 2:14 pm
Northvolt says it will be able to pay its upcoming taxes Cash-strapped Northvolt announced in September that it would slim down and cut jobs. Reuters | October 10, 2024 | 12:41 pm
Codelco’s copper production up 10% in August The BHP-controlled Escondida mine saw production rise 15.5% to 105,300 tons. Reuters | October 10, 2024 | 12:09 pm
NexGold, Signal Gold merger aims to create 200,000 oz/y producer The transaction, said the companies, would bring two near-term development projects together and eliminate the single-asset risks. Staff Writer | October 10, 2024 | 11:49 am
Teck CEO says Canada must spend more to erode China’s critical minerals dominance Price noted that Canada has committed $4 billion over eight years to support critical mineral development, compared to $20 billion that China invested in 2023. Bloomberg News | October 10, 2024 | 11:45 am
St Barbara updates PFS for 15-Mile, Beaver Dam in Nova Scotia The study assumes the Touquoy gold mill will be relocated to provide 2.1 million t/y of processing capacity. Staff Writer | October 10, 2024 | 10:39 am