Rio Tinto has lost radioactive capsule in West Australian desert
Rio and the Australian government are attempting to find a 6-8mm widget that contains a small amount caesium-137.
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Mummified golden boy comes ‘back to life’ in Egypt
The recently studied mummy of a teenage boy of high socioeconomic status is a showcase of ancient Egyptian beliefs about life after death.
North Carolina gives Piedmont Lithium 2nd extension to file documents
State officials since August 2021 have been reviewing how the proposed mine, which has garnered widespread opposition.
‘Timing is right’ for NWT to harness critical minerals boom, says minister
Canada’s Northwest Territories is positioned to capitalize on the coming critical minerals supply crunch, says the territory’s Industry, Tourism and Investment minister.
Vancouver miners look to lithium rush in South America, Nevada
Of the Canadian companies with lithium projects in Nevada and-or South America, Lithium Americas is the most advanced.
Peru’s violent protests imperil 30% of its copper output
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Brazil govt eyes compensation deal for 2015 Vale-BHP dam burst
Brazil's Institutional Relations minister on Friday said the government would try to ink a deal "as soon as possible" to compensate victims.
Copper price down as week-long holiday in China pauses rally
LME copper has gained 11% so far this month, on track for its biggest monthly rise since April 2022.
Fortuna Silver trims Yaramoko reserve estimate after evaluation, drill work
The Yaramoko project was acquired by Fortuna in July 2021 as part of its takeover of Roxgold.