Nevada Copper has entered into a stalking horse asset purchase agreement with Southwest Critical Materials after voluntarily filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June. Full story.
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Molo screening upgrades completed
NextSource Materials has successfully upgraded equipment in the screening circuit at its Molo mine in southern Madagascar to sort SuperFlake graphite concentrate into individual size fractions. The mine is now meeting or exceeding recovery and grade expectations and consistently producing SuperFlake concentrate at a carbon content of between 95% and 97%. During the screen installation, additional process plant upgrades were…
Read MoreEnergyX seeks Galan Lithium deal
EnergyX has confirmed recent reports regarding a preliminary offer to acquire the Argentinian assets of Galan Lithium. “We believe Galan has excellent resources in Argentina, and that our advanced LiTAS DLE technology platform would further enhance and accelerate production of battery-grade lithium from these resources,” said the American energy tech company. “While the offer’s terms and conditions have not been…
Read MoreERA goes to court for Jabiluka lease renewal
Energy Resources of Australia has launched legal proceedings over the Northern Territory government’s decision not to renew the undeveloped Jabiluka mineral lease, which expires on 11 August. The miner is seeking judicial review of the decision, including the Commonwealth government’s advice to the Northern Territory government to refuse the lease renewal. ERA said it “was denied procedural fairness and natural…
Read MoreTalison commits Greenbushes to IRMA audit
Talison Lithium has committed its Greenbushes mine in Western Australia to third-party independent assessment against the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) Standard for Responsible Mining. It is the first Australian mine to undergo an independent IRMA audit. “By volunteering Greenbushes lithium operation for independent audit against the world’s most rigorous global mining standard, Talison Lithium is providing unprecedented transparency…
Read MoreOceanaGold confirms death of contractor
OceanaGold has reported that a contractor working at its Didipio mine in the Philippines, who sustained serious head injuries while attempting to remove a metal blockage from a jaw crusher in late July, recently passed away. “We are all deeply saddened by this tragic event, especially those at Didipio who have lost two colleagues in a short period,” said President…
Read MoreExcelsior Mining starts work on Arizona mine
Excelsior Mining has commenced construction at the past-producing Johnson Camp mine in southeast Arizona with first copper production anticipated in the first half of 2025. The company is working with Rio Tinto venture Nuton to restart the operation. Full story.
Read MoreICMM releases annual safety performance report
ICMM has released a report that benchmarks the 2023 safety performance of its members. Tragically, 36 people from company members lost their lives last year – an increase from 33 in 2022. “There is no higher priority for ICMM members than keeping people safe and healthy at work, and this report is a stark reminder of the work ahead of…
Read MoreBarminco secures underground contract at Hemlo
Barminco, Perenti’s underground mining business, has signed a three-year contract with Barrick Gold to continue contract mining at the Hemlo mine in Canada. The total contract value is worth more than A$200 million and involves underground mine development, production and mining support services.
Read MoreBlesberg mining permit issued
Marula Mining said its South African subsidiary Southern African Lithium and Tantalum Mining has received the mining permit for the Blesberg mine in the Northern Cape province.
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