Researchers find possible replacement for rare earth in magnets It could be possible to produce tetrataenite, an iron-nickel alloy, at scale by adding the common element phosphorous, researchers found. Bloomberg News | October 24, 2022 | 5:21 pm
BHP’s Queensland coal miners union demands better work conditions The union said 90% of voters supported stoppages of one to six hours, while 94% voted for bans on non-rostered overtime, among other actions. Reuters | October 24, 2022 | 3:28 pm
Responsible copper mining framework extended to nickel, zinc and molybdenum The Copper Mark extends its responsible mining assessment already covering a fifth of global copper production, to molybdenum, nickel and zinc with the launch of a pilot program. Staff Writer | October 24, 2022 | 3:01 pm
Embattled London Metal Exchange is headed into yet another fight The London Metal Exchange has faced a firestorm of criticism this year, and it’s about to get even worse. Bloomberg News | October 24, 2022 | 12:53 pm
Lithium Americas reports two contractor deaths at Argentina project Both fatalities occurred on Sunday at the Cauchari-Olaroz project in Argentina. Reuters | October 24, 2022 | 12:44 pm
Ecuador residents seek referendum to block mining projects Residents of Ecuador's capital Quito on Monday delivered hundreds of thousands of signatures to the country's electoral court in a bid to ban mining. Reuters | October 24, 2022 | 12:41 pm
Kenorland, Sumitomo form JV at Chicobi gold project in Quebec Sumitomo earned a 51% interest by completing C$4.9 million in exploration expenses. Staff Writer | October 24, 2022 | 12:28 pm
Marathon Gold given Fisheries Act okay for Valentine project in Newfoundland The company can now move forward with activities such as dewatering small freshwater ponds for open pit mine development. Staff Writer | October 24, 2022 | 12:22 pm
SITE VISIT: New Pacific advances Bolivian silver project towards late 2022 PEA President Luis Arce’s economic plan calls for five new mines to be brought into production by the time he faces elections in 2025. By Tom Azzopardi in Oruro, Bolivia | October 24, 2022 | 11:40 am