Newmont to extend footprint in Colombia with Lyra gold project deal
The US miner will eventually have to invest a minimum of $3 million in Miranda Gold's Lyra project to be granted a 51% stake on it.
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In Chilean desert, global thirst for lithium is fuelling a ‘water war’
In Chile, threats of a government crackdown on over-usage of water often ring hollow. Mines need water, and the country´s copper-driven economy needs mines.
Teck seeking partner for $4.8bn Quebrada Blanca mine expansion
Canada's largest diversified miner said that before beginning the copper mine upgrade, it would have to secure a development partner able to invest $2billion for up to 30% to 40% stake in the project.
Hecla’s silver-copper project in remote Montana overcomes hurdle
If it goes ahead, the Rock Creek Mine would be built beneath the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness.
The latest episode in the Crystallex-Venezuela saga
PDVSA filed an appeal requesting that a Delaware court vacate a decision granting the Canadian miner the right to seize its U.S. assets.
Platinum-gold alloy is the most wear-resistant metal in the world
Researchers say the alloy could save the electronics industry more than $100 million a year.
Canada’s Teck resumes lead smelting at British Columbia facility
Teck Resources Ltd said on Tuesday that lead smelting had resumed at its Trail, British Columbia, facility after a seven-day suspension because of wildfires.
Canada’s Teck to begin Quebrada Blanca mine upgrade in November
The company received environmental approval for the plan earlier this month, which aims to extend the life of the aging deposit and boost production.
Chinese, Russian-owned companies place binding bids for Serbian copper mine
In July, Belgrade invited bids for a partner to invest at least $350 million in debt-laden RTB Bor but did not say how big a stake it would offer in return.