Aldebaran forms joint venture with Rio Tinto’s Nuton for Altar copper/gold project
Aldebaran Resources, a Canadian exploration company, has entered into a strategic option agreement with Nuton Holdings, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto, to form a joint...
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Lynas opens $800 million rare earths processing facility in Kalgoorlie, boosting Australia’s critical minerals industry
Lynas Rare Earths has officially inaugurated its new $800 million state-of-the-art rare earth processing facility in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. The facility, which was first announced...
Malaysia set to strengthen downstream rare earth industry to support EV manufacturing growth
Malaysia has significant potential to become a key player in the downstream rare earth elements (REE) industry, particularly in producing super magnets for the growing...
The hidden price of electric vehicles: Nickel mining’s devastating impact on Indonesia’s islands
The global push for electric vehicles (EVs) as a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels is gaining momentum, but the environmental and social costs of EV...
Mazoon Mining breaks ground on Oman’s largest copper project
Mazoon Mining, a subsidiary of Minerals Development Oman (MDO), has officially broken ground on the Mazoon copper project in the Wilayat of Yanqul, located in...
The high cost of illegal gold mining in Ghana: A crisis for the environment, economy and health
Ghana is grappling with the devastating consequences of illegal gold mining, which continues to wreak havoc on its environment, economy and public health. The rampant...
Phoenix Tailings develops sustainable process to extract rare earth metals from mining waste
As the world moves towards cleaner energy solutions, there is an increasing demand for critical metals, particularly rare earth elements, which are essential for technologies...
Guyana’s $1.5 billion Oko West gold project to strengthen mining sector by 2027
The US$1.5 billion Oko West gold project in Guyana’s Region Seven is expected to significantly enhance the country’s mining industry when operations commence in 2027....
Huayou Cobalt seeks $2.7 billion in financing for Indonesia battery-nickel project backed by Ford
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co., one of the world’s largest producers of nickel, is in talks with banks to raise approximately $2.7 billion for its battery-nickel...
U.S. Judge dismisses some claims in lawsuit against Rio Tinto and former CEO over Mongolian Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine delays
A U.S. District Judge dismissed several claims in a lawsuit alleging that Rio Tinto and its former CEO Jean-Sebastien Jacques defrauded investors by concealing issues...