British Columbia exploration spending hits 10-year high in 2022
Copper exploration spending jumped 84% year over year in 2022, rising from C$128 million in 2021 to C$235 million.
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Major copper producers unveil plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050
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Lynas gets $134 million funding from Japan to boost output
Under the new deal, Japan will receive priority supply rights over Lynas's growth capacity until 2038.
Scientists work on solid-state battery that uses fewer ‘problem’ metals
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Fresnillo halves dividend as inflation hits profit
The world’s top silver producer and Mexico’s largest gold miner declared a dividend of 13.3 cents per share, down 51% from a year prior.
