Savannah’s Portugal lithium project moves to next permitting phase
Mina do Barroso is expected to become Europe’s first significant producer of spodumene, a hard-rock form of lithium.
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US denies key permit for Alaska Pebble mine
Lead federal regulator found Pebble’s ‘compensatory mitigation plan’ to be ‘non-compliant’, and that the project is ‘not in the public interest’.
Fund warns Turquoise Hill over troubled Oyu Tolgoi
The mine is Rio’s biggest copper growth project, but it has faced geological challenges and legal setbacks.
Rio Tinto neglected good communication with Indigenous groups – executive
The blasting of two ancient sacred caves in May caused public outcry and the departure of Rio's chief executive and two deputies.
These days, the smart money is staying away from Arctic drilling
Both oil companies and banks have decided they can no longer tolerate the risk of drilling in one of the fastest-warming places on the globe.
Mexico mulls reviving plans for nature reserve in mining district
Proposal seeks to set a semi-arid desert biosphere reserve covering 2.58Mha across eight municipalities of the Zacatecas state.
Nevada Copper shares surge on new financing
Shares of Nevada Copper surged 22.2% by noon EST Wednesday,
Hudbay Minerals’ 777 mine back at full tilt
While Q4 production and sales volumes will be impacted, the miner still expects the Manitoba business unit to achieve its 2020 targets.
Women in Mining report receives record nominations in 2020
The names of over 600 women from 60 countries were submitted to be included in the “100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining” book.
