BHP’s plan to keep coal mine open for 93 years ‘delusional’
BHP is seeking approval from Australia’s government to extend the life of the Peak Downs mine.
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US court sets January 2023 hearing for Lithium Americas mine suit
Opponents of the Thacker Pass mine are asking the court to overturn former President Donald Trump's 2021 approval.
LME seeks market opinion on possible Russian metal ban
The world's largest and oldest metals exchange highlights three options and requests feedback by market participants by Oct. 28.
Illegal gold extraction hits record in Brazil – report
Brazil produced 47.9 tonnes of gold with evidence of illegality in 2021, almost two-thirds of that gold came from the Amazon.
How to make emissions-free iron at temperatures colder than coffee
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Gold price drops as mixed US data and OPEC+ cuts cloud Fed outlook
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Chile files sinkhole-related charges against Lundin Mining
Two of the four charges filed by the environmental regulator are related to overextraction and construction outside of approved zones.
Filo Mining shares rise following new drills results from Aurora zone
Hole 67 returned an intersection of 1,131.6 metres at 1.11% copper equivalent from a depth of 132 metres.
