Korea Zinc says US smelter’s waste pile has $3 billion in metal
The company bought the Nyrstar processing plant in Clarksville, Tennessee, and now plans to invest $7.4 billion to expand and refurbish it.
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US House votes to overturn Minnesota mining ban, Senate to consider next
If the ban is lifted, the Trump administration would then be free to reissue mining leases to Chile-focused Antofagasta.
Tests confirm battery-grade cobalt sulphate at NICO project in Northwest Territories
The company says its flagship deposit contains 12% of global bismuth reserves as well as 1.1 million oz. of gold.
China lithium tumult spurs futures exchange to step in again
The lithium carbonate contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange closed limit-up on Tuesday.
Silver retail buying keeps supplies tight as rally gathers pace
Silver’s dizzying rally is leaving banks and refiners scrambling to meet unprecedented demand from retail investors.
Trump streamlines permitting for deep-sea miners
NOAA’s new rules, which take effect immediately, consolidate applications into a single, shorter review period.
President-elect Kast stuns miners with Chile ministry merge
A late cabinet shift rattled investors, reversed a mining appointment and reignited debate over Chile’s investment climate.
Gold price extends record run with $4,900 in sight
Spot gold spiked as much as 2% to a record $4,887.19 per ounce.
Liberty Gold’s Idaho project gets FAST-41 nod
Black Pine is one of the few large-scale oxide gold deposits in the US.
