BHP unveils first natural capital accounting results
Results of first pilot case study on the application of natural capital accounting principles in mining focused on former mineral sands operation in Australia.
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Top uranium miner Kazatomprom to develop own rare metals deposit
The world’s largest uranium producer, Kazatomprom (LSE: KAP), will begin developing its own deposit of rare metals in Kazakhstan’s Aktobe province through its subsidiary Ulba Metallurgical Plant. The Kazatomprom’s unit,…
Juniors see glass half full in Chile’s new lithium plan
Plans by the Chilean government to strengthen control over the country’s lithium have sent shockwaves through the industry and markets. As headlines warned of resource nationalism, shares in SQM (NYSE:…
Nevada regains top spot as most attractive mining jurisdiction
The state of Nevada is once again the world’s top-ranked jurisdiction for mining and exploration after yielded the spot last year to Western Australia, the Fraser Institute’s 2022 annual survey of…
Clean Air Metals shares rise on new Thunder Bay North resource
Clean Air Metals‘ (TSXV: AIR; US-OTC: CLRMF) shares ended the day 14% higher after the junior posted an updated resource for its Thunder Bay North critical metals project, where it’s…
Marathon Gold on schedule to begin production in early 2025
Marathon Gold (TSX: MOZ) is on track to begin production at its Valentine gold project in Newfoundland by the first quarter of 2025. The company began early works on the…
Rio Tinto wants lithium assets, but not at current prices
Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO; LSE: RIO; ASX: RIO) chief executive Jakob Stausholm says the company continues to be “very interested” in finding lithium projects to add to its portfolio, but…
American Pacific adds Centerra Gold to roster of prospecting partners
Canadian exploration outfit American Pacific Mining (CSE: USGD; US-OTC: USGDF) on May 2 agreed to buy privately held Clearview Gold in a deal valued at $5 million, thus adding a…
Oroco rises on ‘robust’ copper resource at Santo Tomas in Mexico
Shares in Oroco Resource (TSXV: OCO; US-OTC: ORRCF) gained after the explorer said a deposit estimate for the Santo Tomas copper project in northwest Mexico “significantly” expands on 1990s studies. The…
Chile’s lithium policy a boon to other producers
Joe Lowry, known in mining circles as “Mr. Lithium”, warns the lack of specifics in Chile’s policy likely to affect investment.
Mexico’s ‘shock’ new mining law hurts juniors most
A new mining regime blindsided Canadian juniors in Mexico on Apr. 29 after the Mexican Senate rushed through a contentious bill that experts say will deter investment. Under the new…
Wyloo extends deadline for Mincor takeover bid
Andrew Forrest’s Wyloo Metals said on Wednesday it was extending its takeover offer for Australian nickel explorer Mincor Resources (ASX: MCR) until the end of trading in the Australian market on…