Frontier Lithium, Mitsubishi form JV for Canadian lithium operations

Canadian miner Frontier Lithium said on Monday it is forming a joint venture with Japanese trading house Mitsubishi to help advance lithium mining and processing in Ontario.

Bitcoin ETFs test investor commitment to gold-backed paper

A surge of interest in bitcoin exchange-traded funds is prompting some investors to swap out holdings in gold-backed ETFs, although analysts and fund managers said they are unlikely to challenge bullion longer term.

US to commit more funds to African rail link for metal exports

The United States will provide more funds for the construction of the Lobito Corridor, a rail link to export metals from Central Africa’s Copperbelt, including a link for Zambia, US energy envoy Amos Hochstein said.

Portuguese prosecutors seek to annul environment permit for Savannah lithium mine

Portuguese prosecutors have asked a judge to annul an environment permit for a lithium mining project being developed by London-based Savannah Resources, alleging various legal infringements, a court document seen by Reuters showed.

Sumitomo cuts nickel output forecast in Madagascar due to system glitches

Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corp on Monday slashed its output estimate of nickel at its Ambatovy project in Madagascar due to system glitches.

First Quantum submits copper mine preservation plan to Panama government

Canadian miner First Quantum has delivered an initial preservation and management plan to the Panamanian trade ministry regarding its lucrative copper mine in the country, the miner’s Panamanian unit said on Wednesday.

Nature emits mercury but not as much as humans do

Mining News Pro - Even though it has been estimated that anthropogenic activities have increased the global mercury reservoir in the ocean by 21%, the total amount of the toxic heavy metal, which includes what is produced by natural sources, has not been calculated until now.

Anglo American submits $1.1-billion tailings, water management plan for Los Bronces

Mining News Pro - Anglo American (LON: AAL) submitted an environmental impact declaration before Chile’s Environmental Assessment Service (SEA), which is aimed at accelerating the tailings removal process from the Pérez Caldera Dam at its Los Bronces mine; adapting the operation’s water supply so that it functions with desalinated water; and repowering the recovered water system.

First Quantum committed to Panama amid mine dispute

Mining News Pro - First Quantum Minerals Ltd. says it remains committed to Panama and its flagship mine, even as the company follows orders from the government to indefinitely shutter the $10 billion operation.

Mitsubishi, Freeport completes copper smelter expansion in Indonesia

Mining News Pro - Indonesian copper smelter operator PT Smelting, a joint venture between Mitsubishi Minerals Corp and PT Freeport Indonesia, inaugurated on Thursday an expansion in capacity of its smelter facility in East Java.

Zimbabwe orders lithium miners to submit refinery plans by March 2024

Mining News Pro - Zimbabwe has given lithium miners up to March 2024 to submit plans for the local production of battery-grade lithium in a bid to benefit from growing demand for the clean energy mineral, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said on Thursday.

At least 32 dead, 14 missing after ArcelorMittal mine fire in Kazakhstan

Mining News Pro - At least 32 people have died and 14 remain missing after a mine fire in Kazakhstan, the Ministry for Emergency Situations said on Saturday.

Teck to re-do environmental permit for Quebrada Blanca expansion in Chile

Mining News Pro - Canadian miner Teck Resources has scrapped a previously submitted environmental permit application to expand a mill at its Quebrada Blanca copper mine in Chile in order to draft a new version, it said on Tuesday.

Some EU states baulking at streamlined mine permitting, says commissioner

Mining News Pro - Some European Union members are pushing back on efforts to streamline the application process for new mines and processing plants for critical minerals under proposed legislation, a European Commission official said on Tuesday.

Freeport seeks to extend permit for exporting Indonesian copper

Mining News Pro - Freeport McMoRan Inc. will seek Indonesia’s approval to keep exporting mined copper beyond a May deadline to avoid building up stockpiles of concentrates as it ramps up output at a smelter it’s building at Jakarta’s request.

Buenaventura suspends Peru mine on permitting delays

Mining News Pro - Buenaventura, Peru’s top publicly traded precious-metals producer, has halted its Colquijirca’s Tajo Norte zinc-lead-silver mine for up to three years due to permitting delays.

Sumitomo Metal bets on Canadian battery materials firm Nano One

Mining News Pro - Sumitomo Metal Mining (TYO: 5713) is investing $16.9 million ($12.5m) in Canada’s battery materials firm Nano One (TSX: NANO) as part of the Japanese giant’s efforts to find sustainable methods for producing lithium-ion batteries.

Lundin secures environmental permit to extend Candelaria mine life

Mining News Pro - Canada’s Lundin Mining (TSX: LUN) can proceed with a plan to extend the productive life of its Candelaria copper mine in Chile after local authorities approved a revised environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the operation.

Talga keeps permit for graphite mine in Sweden

Mining News Pro - Talga Group has scored a key victory after a Swedish court rejected on Thursday appeals from lobby groups opposed to the development of the Nunasvaara graphite mine in the Nordic country.

Death toll from fire at ArcelorMittal mine in Kazakhstan rises to four

Mining News Pro - The death toll from a fire at an ArcelorMittal coal mine in Kazakhstan rose to four after the body of another worker was found, the group’s local mining unit ArcelorMittal Temirtau said on Saturday.

ArcelorMittal weighs possible bid for US Steel

Mining News Pro - ArcelorMittal SA, the world’s second-largest steelmaker, is considering a potential offer for US Steel Corp, three people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

ArcelorMittal weighs possible bid for US Steel

Mining News Pro - ArcelorMittal SA, the world’s second-largest steelmaker, is considering a potential offer for US Steel Corp, three people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Piedmont commits to funding Atlantic Lithium’s Ghana project, acquires 22.5% stake

Mining News Pro - Piedmont Lithium (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL) has exercised its option to acquire an initial 22.5% stake in Atlantic Lithium’s (AIM: ALL, ASX: A11) Ewoyaa project in Ghana, having committed $17 million to fund the project through its definitive feasibility study (DFS).

Freeport hit by cyberattack; impact on production limited

Mining News Pro - Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is investigating a cyberattack that has so far had limited impact on production, the copper miner said Friday.

Sumitomo Metal lifts FY profit forecast on higher gold prices

Mining News Pro - Sumitomo Metal Mining reported a 73% drop in first-quarter profit on Monday, but lifted its full-year profit outlook by 26% thanks to stronger-than-expected gold prices and one-off gains from a weaker yen.

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