Thirteen miners trapped in Russian gold mine, authorities say The accident occurred at the Pioneer mine, one of the largest gold mines in Russia. Reuters | March 18, 2024 | 6:01 pm
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. Reuters | March 18, 2024 | 4:52 pm
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. Reuters | March 18, 2024 | 3:19 pm
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. Reuters | March 18, 2024 | 2:51 pm
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. Bloomberg News | March 18, 2024 | 12:44 pm
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. Bloomberg News | March 18, 2024 | 11:11 am
Canada Nickel makes new discovery at Newmarket, drills 0.4% nickel at Reid The best intersection was 373 metres grading 0.25% nickel. Staff Writer | March 18, 2024 | 10:43 am
South Africa optimistic for tax breaks to kick-start EV industry South Africa has abundant supplies of raw materials vital for the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries. Bloomberg News | March 18, 2024 | 9:14 am
UN deep-sea mining body considering expelling Greenpeace The Metals Company took legal action against activists who disrupted a research expedition when they boarded its vessel in the remote Pacific. Staff Writer | March 18, 2024 | 9:09 am