The Government of Canada said it is investing more than $15 million to accelerate the commercialization of made-in-Canada mining solutions that will better equip the country’s sector. Full story.
Read MoreSwedish state-owned miner LKAB has identified more than 1 million tonnes of rare earth oxides in the Kiruna area in the northern part of the country – the largest known such deposit in Europe, reported Reuters. “This is good news, not only for LKAB, the region and the Swedish people, but also for Europe and the climate,” LKAB CEO Jan…
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Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin has confirmed plans by Coronado Global Resources to expand the Buchanan complex in Buchanan and Tazewell counties to increase the mine’s capacity. Read full article.
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Industry advocacy group the World Coal Association has welcomed two new members to its fold, both from South Africa: operator Seriti Resources and processing and services group Barloworld. According to WCA CEO Michelle Manook, the addition of Seriti and Barloworld uncovers a “new vanguard” of coal operatives “who understand that coal must transition through an understanding of the total contribution…
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African-based Chariot and its business arm Chariot Transitional Power will be working alongside French renewables firm Total Eren to develop a solar and wind power project for First Quantum Minerals’ operations in Zambia. Chariot said it has inked the partnership with the other companies for a 430-megawatt flagship project that will “complement and expand Zambia’s existing renewable energy capacity” and…
Read MoreAustralian energy infrastructure company APA Group said it has entered into a variation of an existing offtake agreement for the 15-year supply of renewable electricity with Mount Isa Mines, a Glencore company.
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Elizabeth Gaines will step down as chief executive officer of Fortescue Metals Group as the Australian miner transitions from a pure play iron ore producer to a diversified renewable energy and resources major.
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Alcoa Corp. announced that it plans to restart 268,000 metric tons per year of aluminum capacity at the Alumar smelter in São Luís, Brazil, which has been fully curtailed since 2015.
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