Chilean lawmakers push on with glacier protection law
The bill, to be voted in Congress, could hinder construction of large mining projects or imply higher costs to meet regulations.
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Zero-emission mining equipment aces reliability test at subarctic mine
Battery-powered machines were tested at Agnico Eagle’s Kittilä mine in northern Finland, close to the Arctic Circle.
First Majestic ready to dispute Mexico tax ruling
Federal court ruling cancels an advanced pricing agreement, governing the tax First Majestic paid on silver sales between 2010-2014.
Mines are the biggest holes in Tesla’s $25,000 car plans
“We sorta take a chunk of dirt out of the ground, remove the lithium, and put the chunk of dirt back where it was. It will not look, like, terrible. It will be nice.”
Canada Nickel shares up on new Crawford drill results
The project ranks as one of the 12 largest nickel sulphide resources globally, according to the company.
Tesla’s lithium plan faces stark obstacles
Company's plan to produce lithium close to its Gigafactory faces stark challenges from the outset, including an onerous permitting process, uncertain access to water and questions about unproven methodologies.
Rhodium price rockets to all-time high
Rhodium price surges on tight supply, forcing miners to buy on spot market to fulfill contracts.
Tin prices to extend rally as electronics sector recovers
Tin prices are due to extend their rally next year as top consumer China stocks up on the metal due to a recovery in demand for electronic goods.
Poland gets closer to coal phase-out
Polish authorities say agreement with mining unions on a plan to exit coal is imminent.