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FILE PHOTO: Demonstrators march on the streets during a protest against Rio Tinto's plans to open a lithium mine, in Belgrade, Serbia, January 20, 2022. REUTERS/Marko Djurica/File Photo
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Environmental studies show Serbian lithium project is safe, Rio says

If implemented, the $2.4 billion Jadar lithium project in Western Serbia could cover 90% of Europe's current lithium needs.

Since Lomiko Metals Inc., a mining company based in Surrey, B.C., announced plans to build a graphite mine in Laurentians, some residents living nearby have protested the project, ass shown in this undated handout image, fearing the potential harm to the environment.  THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Christian Hobden **MANDATORY CREDIT **
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Residents against graphite mine fear powering Pentagon, environmental ruin

Residents protest Lomiko Metals Inc. plans to build a graphite mine in Laurentians, B.C. fearing potential harm to the environment

The logo of Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, is seen at their headquarters in downtown Santiago, Chile March 29, 2018. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File Photo
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Chile’s Codelco targeting 2030 production for Maricunga lithium site: documents

Rothschild & Co has formally started to assess candidates to partner with Chile's state-run miner Codelco on a major new lithium project slated...

The Calgary Courts Centre in Calgary, Alta., Monday, March 11, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Ranchers turn to top Alberta court in hopes of blocking Rockies open-pit coal mine

A group of southern Alberta ranchers are turning to the province's top court in a final bid to block applications for coal exploration...

Alberta's New Democrat Opposition says the province's energy minister is undermining the independence of its supposedly arm's-length energy regulator and telling it what to do. Brian Jean stands with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith after being sworn into cabinet as Jobs, Economy and Northern Development in Edmonton, Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Frans
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Alberta government reducing independence of province’s energy regulator: Opposition

Alberta's New Democrat Opposition says the province's energy minister is undermining the independence of its supposedly arm's-length energy regulator and telling it what...

Grassy Mountain, Alta., is seen looking southwest in an undated handout photo. A ranching community is fighting a planned hearing on proposed coal exploration in the province's Rocky Mountains. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Riversdale Resources, *MANDATORY CREDIT*
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Alberta municipality appeals regulator’s decision to accept coal exploration

An Alberta ranching community is fighting a planned hearing on proposed coal exploration in the Rocky Mountains

FILE PHOTO: A small toy figure and mineral imitation are seen in front of the BHP logo in this illustration taken November 19, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo
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Timeline: BHP Group’s failed pursuit of rival Anglo American

Timeline: Miner BHP Group walked away from its $49 billion plan to take over rival Anglo American after its last-ditch request for more...

FILE PHOTO: Logo of Anglo American is seen on a jacket of an employee of the Los Bronces copper mine, in the outskirts of Santiago, Chile March 14, 2019. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido/File Photo
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How a rattled South Africa became Anglo’s best defence against BHP bid

More than half a dozen people, including investors and ex-mining executives, told Reuters that Anglo American was able to rebuff BHP's approaches because...

FILE PHOTO: A small toy figure and mineral imitation are seen in front of the BHP logo in this illustration taken November 19, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo
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BHP walks away from $49 billion takeover offer for Anglo American

Mining group BHP abandons Anglo takeover plans after multiple rejected offers, with South African division of the business causing headaches.

BHP has already had two offers for Anglo American rejected (AFP)
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BHP asks for more time to explore Anglo American takeover

BHP hopes to please Anglo American shareholders with new measures to bolster attempted takeover as South Africa, whose state holds significant influence, goes...

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