Biden’s historic decision: ending coal leasing in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin
Wyoming has been the top US coal producer since 1986, supplying around 40% of the nation's coal from the top…
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Revolutionising mining: the rise of nitrate-free explosive alternatives
Roughly 20 million tonnes (t) of AN explosives are utilised globally, resulting in significant greenhouse gas emissions and environmental challenges.…
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US official accuses Chinese lithium producers of “predatory” pricing
Chinese lithium producers are saturating the global market with the essential metal, driving prices down in a "predatory" manner to…
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Hurricane Helene prompts false rumours about US lithium mining
Amid Hurricane Helene, false information about the federal response has quickly spread on social media, some of which claims that…
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New Zealand fast-tracks 149 projects to stimulate economy
The New Zealand Government plans to include 149 projects in a fast-track approvals bill, focusing on housing, infrastructure, mining and agriculture…
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US and India sign MOU to strengthen critical minerals supply chains
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal have agreed to collaborate to enhance supply chains for…
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Barrick initiates development of $2bn Lumwana super pit expansion in Zambia
Gold and copper mining company Barrick has initiated the development of the Lumwana super pit ahead of a $2bn (C$2.71bn)…
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UKEF guarantees €12.6m loan for Uzbekistan’s largest copper producer
UK Export Finance (UKEF) has guaranteed a €12.6m loan to Uzbekistan’s Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex to refinance its purchase…
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Pure Lithium acquires Dimien assets to shift from Chinese EV battery market
Pure Lithium is acquiring all the assets, including intellectual property, of Dimien, a vanadium cathode materials innovator in Buffalo, US. …
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Electric mines to operate with 56-88% less costs than diesel
The mining industry is at a turning point, with electric mines able to operate at significantly lower costs, between 56%…