Canadian-based Sigma Lithium has received positive economic results from a study to potentially triple integrated production of battery-grade sustainable lithium concentrate at its Grota do Cirilo project, currently in construction in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The study looked at increasing production from 270,000 tonnes/annum commencing in 2023 to 768,000 tpa in the second year, which could position Sigma as one of…
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For the 13th time, the U.S. marked National Miners Day, and U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) assistant secretary for mine safety and health Christopher Williamson marked the occasion in a statement. Read full article.
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Glencore has reached an agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo covering all present and future claims arising from alleged acts of corruption by the miner in the DRC between 2007 and 2018. Under the agreement, Glencore International AG, on behalf of its Congolese-associated companies, will pay the DRC US$180 million and will continue to implement the Ethics and Compliance…
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Australian-based Fortescue Metals Group said Fiona Hick will join the global green energy and resources company as chief executive officer of its Metals group in February 2023. Read full article.
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President Joe Biden signed legislation on December 2 to block a national U.S. railroad strike that could have caused major harm to supply chains and the economy. Read full article.
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Canadian-based Generation Mining said its Marathon palladium copper project in northwestern Ontario was approved by the joint federal and provincial environmental assessment process. It will now proceed to obtain the necessary permits for construction and operation of the mine. Read full article.
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First Majestic Silver has entered into a royalty purchase agreement dated November 25 to sell a portfolio of eight royalty interests in Mexico to Metalla Royalty & Streaming for a total consideration of $20 million in common shares of Metalla. Read full article.
Read MoreWest Virginia governor Jim Justice has appointed 45-year mining industry veteran Frank Foster as director of the state’s Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training. Read full article.
Read MoreSandvik and Redpath have inked a new global framework that they say will improve safety and reduce underground mining costs through technology advancements, innovation, continuous improvement projects and standardized best practices. The five-year agreement will standardize the use of equipment, leading to cost reductions and safety enhancements, and will be guided by operational and relationship key performance indicators (KPIs). Redpath…
Read MoreIndia, which holds stakes in leading coal miner Mammoth Coal and Asia’s largest zinc producer Hindustan, is reportedly planning to sell off part of those holdings and one other to boost revenue amid stock market positivity. Read full article.
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