Mining

IonicRE has announced that their mining licence has been approved for the Makuutu Heavy Rare Earth Project in Uganda.

American Pacific has announced promising initial assay results at its Palmer Project in Alaska.

RMI and The Copper Mark have published updated criteria for the responsible production and recycling of minerals and metals.

Atlantic Lithium has been awarded a mining lease to deliver Ghana’s first lithium mine.

Rio Tinto has announced plans to increase production capacity at its iron ore mine in Western Australia.

Great Southern Copper has delivered a high-grade copper target during its exploration programme in the Aurelia prospect.

Capella has agreed to sell its copper-cobalt projects in central Norway to NickelX.

Metso will supply key equipment needed to upgrade Almina’s concentrator plant for their mine in Aljustrel, Portugal.

Western Tethyan has commenced a diamond drilling programme at the Hertica Project in Kosovo.

First Quantum Minerals has announced its expansion of Kansanshi mine, aiming for a more sustainable production of metals essential for green energy transition.

BASF Mining Solutions has launched its two new product brands for frothers and modifiers.

Aramine has updated its L350D mining loader, improving its safety and environmental impact.

Eurasian Resources Group has announced the publication of its Sustainable Development Report for 2022, entitled ‘Resilient, Agile and Delivering Societal Value’.

Thor Energy has announced the commencement of a uranium drilling project in Colorado, US.

The world’s mining and resource leaders are heading to Sydney for the International Mining and Resources Conference.