April 12, 2023 Rio Tinto starts construction to expand capacity at Quebec aluminum smelter The $178 million investment will allow more of Rio's aluminium production to be used to make billets from renewable hydroelectric power.
April 12, 2023 Nouveau Monde seeks $22 million for Matawinie mine, Bécancour plant The company intends to be a vertically integrated producer of battery anode materials.
April 12, 2023 First Mining finds growth potential at Springpole gold project The Springpole gold project in Ontario is one of Canada’s largest open-pit deposits, set to produce more than 300,000 ounces a year.
April 11, 2023 The deep sea mining debate is “gone” — it’s happening, says The Metals Company CEO Automakers and steelmaking companies have shown interest in the technology, according to Gerard Barron.
April 11, 2023 Newmont, Glencore bids crack into metal industry’s top takeovers Both deals — if completed — would rank among the top 10 biggest takeovers of metals producers.
April 11, 2023 CHARTS: Mining’s top 50 companies top $1.4 trillion value amid M&A fever World’s top 50 mining companies build on gains in the first quarter of 2023, but remain well below valuations this time last year as M&A fever grips the sector.
April 11, 2023 E3 Lithium gets licence for field pilot plant in Alberta The company will build and operate the direct lithium extraction plant, set to begin operations in the third quarter of 2023.
April 11, 2023 Western Copper confirms $1.7 million investment by Rio Tinto to maintain stake The investment allows Rio to maintain its approximate 7.84% interest.
April 11, 2023 Glencore sweetens offer for Teck with $8.2bn cash incentive Revised bid gives Teck’s shareholders the option to receive cash plus 24% of the metals unit, instead of exposure to coal and oil.
April 11, 2023 One of Teck Resources’ top investors backs separation plan Egerton Capital UK said it will support proposal to separate Teck's base metals and a coal businesses in upcoming shareholders vote.
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