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Rio Tinto to build tellurium plant at Kennecott mine

Rio Tinto will begin construction on a new plant that will recover tellurium, a critical mineral used in solar panels, from copper refining at its Kennecott mine near Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

 
 
 

NMA responds to Biden Administration’s order on supply chains

The National Mining Association has applauded President Joe Biden’s Executive Order on America’s Supply Chains, which recognises the key role that minerals play in securing the availability of critical and essential goods and materials.

 

NMA opposes Arizona land withdrawal

The National Mining Association has issued a statement opposing the ‘Grand Canyon Protection Act’, which would ban mining on more than 1 million acres of land.

 

Trilogy Metals reports 2020 results

Trilogy Metals Inc. has announced its financial results for the year and fourth quarter ended 30 November 2020.

 

Eriez completes plant expansion in Erie

Eriez has announced the completion of a major expansion to its Wager Road facility, located in Erie, Pennsylvania, US, approximately 15 miles from the company’s world headquarters.

 

Final federal authorisations for Ambler Road Project received

Trilogy Metals Inc. has announced that the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority has signed agreements for right-of-ways for the Ambler Road Project with the US Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service.