Musk’s desire for more nickel could be a non-starter
Elon Musk may want more nickel mines, but it's the stainless sector that will decide if he gets them.
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Australia to curb ‘excessive’ wait times for project approvals
The National Cabinet’s decision to adopt a new process for environmental approvals will cut waiting times for mining projects.
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Pampacancha deposit is part of Constancia, the lowest cost open-pit sulphide copper mine in South America.
Ivanhoe expedites construction at Platreef mine
Robert Friedland said Platreef is "among this planet’s largest precious metals deposits.”
Rio Tinto’s diamond production steady despite covid-19
The Argyle and Diavik mines have continued to produce and market gemstones.
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Giant Alaska copper-gold mine gets final environment nod after 15-year fight
The US Army Corps of Engineers recommends construction of Northern Dynasty's Pebble mine – a deposit worth $342 billion at today's gold and copper prices.
US to streamline uranium extraction rules in bid to boost mining
The move would allow the EPA to give up authority on regulating water pollution.
