China’s Zijin Mining said one of its mines in Tibet has halted operations after an accident left six subcontractor employees missing, reported Reuters. Full story.
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Isaac River coal mine gets green light
Bowen Coking Coal said the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water intends to approve the construction and operation of the Isaac River mine in Central Queensland. Full story.
Read MorePeru gives American Lithium go-ahead on drilling
American Lithium has received the first of three permits from Peruvian authorities for discovery and exploration drilling near Quelcaya, a few kilometers west of the miner’s Falchani hard rock lithium deposit. The company said drilling would commence immediately on priority targets. “This is a very significant development for the company which validates recent supportive comments from the new government in…
Read MoreSeabridge Gold secures US$150 million in royalty deal
Seabridge Gold subsidiary KSM Mining has agreed to principal terms of a royalty agreement under which Sprott Resource Streaming and Royalty pays US$150 million for a 1.2% net smelter royalty for all metals produced at the KSM project in northern British Columbia, Canada. Full story.
Read MoreSt Barbara rejects latest Silver Lake bid, backs Genesis offer
Gold miner St Barbara said it will not engage further with Silver Lake Resources regarding a A$707 million bid for its Leonora assets in Western Australia citing a lack of synergies and cash offering. Instead, it will continue to back a A$600 million proposal for the same assets from Genesis Minerals. Full story.
Read MoreAlbemarle to expand Atacama operations with DLE tech
Albemarle said it aims to expand its lithium operations in Chile’s Atacama salt flat as early as 2028 with direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology under a current government contract, reported Reuters. “Depending on environmental and other permits needed in Chile, as well as scaling technologies, we believe [DLE] should be implemented, if everything goes well, towards 2028 or 2029,” Chilean…
Read MoreBHP, Codelco collaborate on sustainability
BHP and the Chilean state-owned Codelco have signed a five-year collaboration agreement that will focus on the accumulated experience of both miners in innovation projects focused on strengthening the sustainability of its operations. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA reports 15th fatality of 2023
MSHA reported that on April 9, a miner died at South Pittsburg Stone #2, Marion Tenn., while mounting off-road truck tires on rims. The miner was in the process of mounting a tire on its rim when another tire’s outer lock ring dislodged, became airborne and struck the victim in the head. Full story.
Read MoreMSHA calls on industry to ‘Stand Down to Save Lives’
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will hold its first “Stand Down to Save Lives” on May 17 as part of a national campaign to encourage the nation’s mining community to take steps to prevent injuries and illnesses and stop an alarming rise in the number of miners killed on the job in 2023. Full…
Read MoreProduction halted at San Jose for blockade
Fortuna Silver Mines’ San Jose operation in Mexico is presumed to still be idled after an illegal blockade that began last week. Full story.
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