American Rare Earths, Novex to boost US output
American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR) and metallurgy firm Novex plan to develop U.S. rare earth metal production using feedstock from the Halleck Creek project in Wyoming, said to be the…
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Junior funding model blamed for mine delays
The mining industry’s exploration financing model leaves junior companies ill-equipped to address environmental and social issues that later delay mine approvals, the Washington, D.C.-based Trust, Accountability and Inclusion (TAI) Collaborative…
Cave-in kills 14 illegal miners in South Africa
Fourteen illegal chrome miners died after a mine caved in near Marikana in South Africa’s North West province, while authorities said others may remain trapped, The Daily Maverick reported. Police estimate…
Gold holds above $4,300 per oz as rate-cut bets build
Bullion extends last week’s 7% surge as weak US employment data, investor positioning and Chinese buying lend support.
Equinox approves $436M Valentine expansion
Equinox Gold (TSX: EQX) (NYSE: EQX) has approved a $436-million expansion of its Valentine gold mine in central Newfoundland, Canada, which will lift planned production as the company pursues growth following…
McFarlane Lake drills long gold intercepts as MRE nears
New drilling by McFarlane Lake Mining (CSE: MLM; US-OTC: MLMLF) at its main Juby gold project in northeastern Ontario has continued to expand the scale of the property’s gold system…
BHP leverages $1.5B to restart Chile copper mine
BHP (NYSE, LSE, ASX: BHP) has begun the process to reopen the Cerro Colorado copper mine in Chile, targeting an investment of $1.5 billion to restart the operation and extend…
South32 sells aluminum businesses to Alcoa for $5.6B
Australia’s South32 (ASX: S32) has agreed to sell nearly its entire aluminum portfolio to Alcoa (NYSE: AA; ASX: AAI) in a deal valued at up to $5.6 billion (C$7.9 billion)….
Cameco shuts Cigar Lake mine on Orano mill disruption
Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) says it has temporarily suspended operations at its Cigar Lake mine in northern Saskatchewan, citing disruptions at the McClean Lake mill operated by France’s Orano….
Gold price set for worst quarter in 13 years
Gold is on track for its worst quarter in 13 years as war-induced inflation concerns in recent weeks sent the metal on a downward spiral that took out its entire…
Nigeria IDs critical minerals to shift from oil
Nigeria says it has found a significant critical minerals area as Africa’s largest oil producer seeks to diversify its economy and join the race to supply battery and technology metals…
Sweden grants 25-year rare earths concession
The Swedish government has granted Leading Edge Materials (TSXV: LEM) a 25-year mining lease for one of Europe’s leading heavy rare earths projects after the company addressed environmental concerns and…