BHP taps Microsoft, AI, to improve recovery at top copper mine
Miner will use machine learning and artificial intelligence to improve copper recovery from its Escondida mine.
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Botswana says it is still keen on De Beers partnership, confident of new deal
President Mokgweetsi Masisi threats to walk away from the negotiations if Botswana fails to secure a bigger share of rough diamonds produced by Debswana.
Hochschild CEO to leave after 13 years with miner
Bustamante, at the helm of Hochschild since 2010, will oversee Appian Capital's operations and growth strategy across all base metals.
Greatland Gold inks deal with Rio Tinto for Australia expansion
The farm-in and joint-venture agreement aims to speed up exploration across a tenure near Greatland's Havieron gold-copper project.
Doré Copper drills 9.67 g/t Au over 5.3m at Gwillim project in Québec
The first hole from drilling in late 2022 intersected two main mineralized zones.
GM secures financial support for an EV battery plant in Quebec
Becancour, a small town of around 14,000 people, is set to become Quebec’s hub for electric-vehicle battery component production over the next few years.
Teck makes new executive, VP appointments
Ian Anderson named SVP & Chief Commercial Officer, André Stark as Vice President, Marketing and Logistics, Base Metals, and Michael O’Shaughnessy Vice President, Marketing and Logistics, Coal.
Sayona pumps extra $130 million into NAL, Moblan lithium projects in Quebec
Funds will be used to bolster Sayona Quebec’s development of a northern lithium hub.
Economic impact of mining in British Columbia reached $13 billion in 2022, says MABC
Combined projects represent C$4 billion in investment, 6,400 new operating and construction jobs, First Nations benefits agreements.