Exxon aims to make key lithium technology decision by year

Exxon Mobil plans to decide by the end of the year which lithium filtration technology it will use in Arkansas as part of its push to become one of the world’s top producers of the battery metal, an executive said on Thursday.

Vale BM says decision to merge Canada nickel ops with Glencore a priority

Mining News Pro - Vale Base Metals (VBM) is prioritizing a decision on whether to combine its nickel operations in Canada’s Sudbury basin with those of Glencore this year, a move that could reduce costs for both companies, its chairman said.

As Exxon eyes lithium, crucial decision looms on filtration technology

Mining News Pro - Exxon Mobil has yet to decide which lithium filtration technology it will deploy as part of its aggressive plans to become one of the world’s top producers of the metal used to make electric vehicle (EV) batteries, an executive said on Tuesday.

Record results for Lynas as Malaysia decision looms

Mining News Pro - Lynas Rare Earths is set to appeal to the Malaysian Government today about unfavourable license conditions that threaten to interrupt its operations. But despite the impending battle, the company recorded strong results for the March quarter.

Russia’s Rusal: 2023 sales pick up after LME decision

Mining News Pro - Rusal’s sales had already exceeded 76% of its primary aluminum and value-added production for 2023, the company said, confirming an earlier source-based report by Reuters.

Pebble mine stakeholders up pressure as EPA’s final decision nears

Mining News Pro - Opponents and supporters of Northern Dynasty Minerals’ long-stalled Pebble copper-gold project in Alaska are stepping up pressure on the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make a decision on the proposed mine that both groups deem fair.

Chile delivers final constitution draft as skepticism runs high

Mining News Pro - Chile’s Constitutional Convention presented the final version of the charter that will be put to a referendum as a growing number of voters question the broad changes it would enact from social rights to political rules.

Chile’s top court puts Dominga mining project decision on Boric admin

Mining News Pro - Chile’s top court on Wednesday turned down appeals filed by communities and environmentalists against the controversial Dominga mining project, saying a final decision needs input from President Gabriel Boric’s administration.

Mexico’s Supreme Court issues draft decision declaring Almaden Minerals’ claims ineffective

Mining News Pro - Mexico’s Supreme Court has ordered the Ministry of Economy (ME) to declare ineffective Almaden Minerals’ titles for its Ixtaca gold-silver project, located in the east-central state of Puebla.

Barrick Gold near Pueblo Viejo tailings decision

Mining News Pro - Barrick Gold is close to reaching an agreement with the government of the Dominican Republic on where to build a new tailings storage facility (TSF) for its $1.3 billion Pueblo Viejo gold mine.

Decisions of New Rio Tinto Chairman

Mining News Pro - The incoming chairperson of Rio Tinto will review the position of CEO Jakob Stausholm to determine whether he is suitable to lead an overhaul of the company’s toxic work culture, two people familiar with the matter said.

EPA issues draft underground injection control decision for Florence copper project

Mining News Pro - The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a draft decision on the underground injection control (UIC) permit required for Taseko Mines Limited to build a commercial-scale solution copper mining operation at Florence, Arizona.

Lithium Americas expands Thacker Pass resource, awaits final permit decision

Mining News Pro - Lithium Americas announced on Thursday that the mineral resource estimate for its Thacker Pass project has been updated from the 2018 model to include new drilling within the plan of operations and the south exploration area.

Newmont to make decision on new Peru investment by December

Mining News Pro - US-based gold major Newmont will decide on a $2-billion investment at its Yanacocha mine, in Peru, by December and CEO Tom Palmer says the company is ready to engage with the incoming government of Pedro Castillo over the next six months.

Magna Gold declares commercial production at San Francisco mine

Mining News Pro - Magna Gold has declared commercial production at its 100%-owned San Francisco gold mine in Sonora, Mexico. That puts the company on track to meet its 2021 guidance of 55,000 to 65,000 oz. gold.

Australian Pacific Coal granted appeal in Dartbrook decision

Mining News Pro - Australian Pacific Coal (AQC) has been granted leave to appeal the Land and Environment Court’s decision to join the Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association (HTBA) in barring an extension to the Dartbrook coal mine in New South Wales.

BHP delays decision on Jansen potash project by a few months

Mining News Pro - BHP Group expects to present its board with a decision on whether to proceed with its Jansen potash project in Canada in a few months’ time – rather than mid-year – after choosing between two port options, an executive said on Thursday.

Barrick’s Bristow criticises resurgence of market-plaguing short-termism

Mining News Pro - The rise in the gold price has prompted a resurgence of the short-termism which has plagued the market, with some investors focusing on short-term gains rather than sustainable growth, Barrick Gold CE Dr Mark Bristow said on Wednesday, when his company paid a quarterly dividend of 9c a share, on net earnings a share of 30c, for the three months to March 31. This will be topped up by a three-tranche return of capital distribution totalling $750-million through the course of the year, taking the per share yield based on yesterday’s closing share price to 3.5% for 2021.

Eskom board to initiate probe into racism allegations against De Ruyter

Mining News Pro - The Eskom board has resolved to initiate an investigation into an allegation of racism made against CEO André de Ruyter, indicating in a statement that an independent senior counsel would be appointed to conduct the probe.

Northern Dynasty to appeal US Army Corps’ Pebble decision

Mining News Pro - Northern Dynasty Minerals said on Thursday its unit, Pebble Partnership, was preparing an appeal after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers denied a key water permit for the proposed Alaska mine.

Delaware Supreme Court affirms Sibanye deal price decision

Mining News Pro - The Delaware Supreme Court has affirmed the favourable decision by the Delaware Court of Chancery regarding dual-listed Sibanye-Stillwater’s decision to uphold the price of its acquisition of Stillwater Mining Company

Novo exercises its Malmsbury option

Mining News Pro - Gold explorer Novo Resources has exercised its option over ASX-listed GBM Resource’s Malmsbury gold project, in the Victorian Goldfields.

Mexico miners condemn gov’t decision to scrap sectorial post

Mining News Pro - Mining companies operating in Mexico are up in arms after the country’s government scrapped on Tuesday the mining sub-secretary post, one of the Ministry of Economy units, as part of a broader austerity drive.

BHP defers decision on Jansen potash mine

Mining News Pro - BHP, the world’s largest miner, will decide whether to go ahead with its long-delayed multi-billion Jansen potash project in Canada by mid-2021, about a decade after completing the feasibility study for the operation.

BHP pushes out Jansen investment decision to mid-2021

Mining News Pro - The Jansen Stage 1 potash project, in Canada, will be presented to the BHP board for a final investment decision by the middle of next year, diversified major BHP CEO Mike Henry said on Tuesday.

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