AI helps BHP fight declining ore grades at biggest copper mine
BHP said it’s moving forward with studies into potentially replacing a concentrator at Escondida.
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Albemarle aims to close buyout of Liontown by mid-2024
The deal is non-binding and still must be formalized and approved by shareholders.
Skeena boosts Snip indicated resource by 237% to 823,000 oz
The increased tonnage in the indicated resource comes as the inferred resource shrinks to 499,000 oz. of gold.
Cameco 2023 forecast down at Key Lake, Cigar Lake, McArthur River operations
Total production from operations is forecast to be 30.3 million lb. uranium concentrate (U3O8), down approximately 9%.
Chinese firms vie for $2 billion Botswana copper mine
Three Chinese groups are among suitors still in the race to acquire the Khoemacau project.
Codelco raises $2 billion in bond offering
The state-run miner is not only battling to reignite copper production which is at its lowest level in 25 years, but is also facing calls to rein in its debt.
Vale to start building Middle East ‘mega hubs’ in 2024
Vale had announced last year plans to develop the plants in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman.
Aura Minerals declares commercial production at Almas gold mine in Brazil
Approximately 4,661 ounces of gold were produced in August, with gross revenues of approximately $9 million recognized in the month.
Sigma Lithium to announce decision on Grota do Cirilo expansion this month
The company is already producing in phase one of the mine, with expected production of 130,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium concentrate this year.
