Nemaska Lithium idles Whabouchi mine, Shawinigan plant
As the price of lithium continues its slide and with no firm financing commitment, Nemaska has shut down operations temporarily.
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Ascot reports high-grade intercepts from Prew zone at Premier
Premier project resources currently stand at 2.78 million tonnes in the indicated category grading 7.46 g/t gold and 26.2 g/t silver.
Proposed standards for mining waste dams draw concerns from industry trade group
The world's largest mining trade group said it has concerns with standards being considered for global tailings dam safety.
Rio Tinto enters ‘historic’ partnership with Innu community in Quebec
Rio Tinto and the Ekuanitshit community have been engaged in a formal process of reconciliation and dialogue for nearly 10 years.
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon hits “highest level in a decade”
Areas where trees have been removed soared 29.5% to 9,762 square km in the year to July 30, 2019 at a pace equivalent to about two soccer fields a minute — the fastest since 2008.
Nornickel plans to cut dividends to boost investment
The company plans to cut dividends in 2023-2025 and expects to resume payouts once it starts to generate more cash after 2025.
Russia’s Rusal faces tough market for aluminium even after sanctions dropped
Most aluminium sellers have run into difficulties during the current negotiating season.
Indonesia hopes for environmental nod soon for battery-grade nickel plants
Indonesia wants to become a global hub for producing and exporting electric vehicles (EVs) to Asia and beyond.
Emgold expands in Nevada
The junior miner increased the size of its New York Canyon property.