South America Snapshot: Eight companies exploring and developing new mines
The need for battery metals is propelling many projects in resource-rich South America, but gold and silver projects retain their appeal, too.
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The fire at the Côté gold project in Ontario was extinguished and no injuries were reported.
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The company will also undertake a series of obligations to remove all of its upstream tailing dams.
US miners irked that Pentagon mineral stockpile plan bypasses them
American miners are frustrated the Pentagon is looking to Canada, Australia and elsewhere.
Global markets count cost of Russian invasion
Ukraine war may leave lasting mark on world economy.
Brazilian farmers rush to secure fertilizers on Ukraine war fears
Brazilian soybean farmers are buying fertilizers for planting that starts in September and are likely to pay higher prices than US producers who have already bought their nutrients.
LME says some members may have positions subject to sanctions
So far the LME has not had to suspend any of its brands due to sanctions, but the exchange said it was ready to take action if necessary.
Lithium Americas expects court ruling on Nevada lithium mine by autumn
The court's ruling had been expected early this year, but was delayed by the filing of additional documents.
China’s plans for coal could be upset by surge in energy prices
China’s state planning agency on Thursday announced another round of measures to cool prices, threatening to intervene if a certain range is breached.
