Latest permit for Hudbay project in Arizona paves way for major US copper boost
The company has in hand the second-last permit it needs to start construction at its 85,000-tonne-per year Copper World project.
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Betty Jean Hall: the lawyer who broke down barriers for women in mining
Hall’s efforts resulted in legal settlements that provided back pay to women who had been denied jobs and secured future hiring commitments from mining companies.
Robex Resources reports loss as it pivots from Mali to Guinea
The gold miner announced in June it would sell its sole operating mine Nampala, in Mali, to focus on its Kiniero project in Guinea.
Mexico’s Tizapa mine offline due to strike, Penoles says
The union, which represents the mining, metallurgical, and steel industries, is citing violations of a collective labor agreement signed in April.
CEO of Korea’s No. 2 zinc producer arrested after fatal accident
The District Court of Daegu approved the arrest of CEO Park Young-min, and Bae Sang-yoon, the head of the Seokpo smelter.
YPF eyes sale of lithium unit as focus narrows on shale ramp-up
Under new management, YPF is instead entirely focused on ramping up production in the Vaca Muerta.
Biden administration considering price support to backstop critical minerals projects
The new policy would involve setting a price floor for certain projects, according to POLITICO.
Gold price softens on US inflation data, still up 3% for the month
Despite the pullback, bullion is on track for a 3% gain this month.
India to discuss surging precious metals imports with UAE
Trade officials will likely meet their counterparts from the UAE next month to review the two countries’ partnership.