Mining

Rio Tinto has started producing spodumene concentrate at a demonstration plant in its Quebec operations, Canada.

CleanTech Lithium PLC has announced a recourse estimate for its Francisco Basin Lithium project, Chile.

Ariana Resources has announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2022.

Solaris Resources discusses the latest trends in copper pricing, specifically how the price of copper has bounced off recent lows as miners cut production forecasts.

Glenore has announced it will acquire Newmont’s 18.75% shareholding in the Mara project.

SPEY Resources Corp. have announced the acquisition of Lithium Energy Metal Corp.

Giyani has announced the results of the life cycle assessment study for the K.Hill Battery Manganese project.

Vale has announced the reorganisation of nickel and copper operations in Brazil.

Rio Tinto has announced it will start underground mining at Kennecott copper operations in Utah, with development investment approved.

Keras Resources has released its interim results, with substantial progress being made.

Kodal Minerals has released a development update on its Bougouni Lithium project in Southern Mali.

Green Lithium has awarded Worley an engineering services contract to support the UK’s first large scale merchant lithium refinery.

FLSmidth has launched its PerformanceIQ Services, a game-changing, holistic approach to mine optimisation, at Perumin 2022.

Lexington Gold Ltd has announced the results of the 1m re-splits at its Jones-Keystone project.

Montero Mining and Exploration Ltd has received a positive report from Fathom Geophysics on the Avispa project in Chile.