Antofagasta secures $2.5 billion for Centinela copper mine expansion
Construction of a second concentrator will add 144,000 tonnes a year to the company’s overall production.
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Refineries vetted by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), which sets standards for the world’s gold markets, said to be sourcing ore from “questionable suppliers and mines”.
Thirteen miners trapped in Russian gold mine, authorities say
The accident occurred at the Pioneer mine, one of the largest gold mines in Russia.
US must improve copper mine permitting process, Freeport CEO says
"The US government needs to stop giving lip service to permitting," Richard Adkerson told Reuters.
Barrick opens training academy at Buzwagi mine in Tanzania
The Barrick Academy will be training more than 2,000 foremen, supervisors and superintendents from the Africa and Middle East region in the next 24 months.
Li-Cycle raises cost estimate for Rochester Hub project again
In October, Li-Cyle paused the construction of its flagship battery recycling facility and later said it was evaluating financing and strategic alternatives.
Pebble mine developer sues EPA over Alaska mine veto
Northern Dynasty claims it has spent at least $1 billion over two decades in its efforts to develop the project, which was effectively killed.
Implats’ Zimbabwe unit plans voluntary job cuts to contain costs
Weak platinum group metal prices are projected to last for the next 12 to 18 months.
Copper price hits new 11-month high with global rate policy in focus
Prices climbed as much as 1% to $9,164.50 a ton on the London Metal Exchange.
