Focus on Minerals
Brazil’s Vale sees no sign of environmental breach at suspended mines
SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazilian miner Vale does not see signs of environmental or social breach at two of its mines whose operating licenses...
Georgia lawmakers weigh a 3-year pause on expansion permits for planned Okefenokee mine
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — As a proposed mine on the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp and its vast wildlife refuge nears final approval,...
First Quantum pursuing arbitration after mine shutdown
Canadian-headquartered company seeking at least $20 billion through in the wake of the closure of its copper mine in Panama.
Energy transition stocks get lots of love from investors, TSX Venture list shows
CALGARY — Canadian-based mining companies that are betting on the global energy transition saw a surge of investor interest in 2023, according to...
Sio Silica’s Vivian project blocked over potential risks to ground water supply
Provincial Premier Wab Kinew said there have been environmental concerns about the project.
Manitoba denies environmental licence to contentious sand project
The Vivian project has failed to secure an environmental licence.
LG Energy signs 2nd agreement with WesCEF to expand lithium supply
(Reuters) – South Korea’s LG Energy Solution signed their second offtake agreement with Australia’s Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers (WesCEF) on Tuesday to...
Carbon capture tech a ‘complete falsehood’, says Fortescue Metals chairman
By Julia Payne PARIS (Reuters) – Carbon capture is not a solution for the energy transition and political leaders need to provide real,...
Arizona Republicans challenge Biden’s designation of a national monument near the Grand Canyon
The Arizona Legislature’s top two Republicans have challenged Democratic President Joe Biden’s creation of a new national monument last summer just outside Grand...
