Focus on Mining
US advances review of Nevada lithium mine amid wildflower concern
Environmentalists vow to fight lithium mining project as Bureau of Land Management released 2,000 pages of environmental impact statement.
Big miners seek to develop lithium extraction tech for Chile
Lithium mining companies submit proposals for reaching battery grade mineral as Chile seeks to develop salt flats.
Chile’s Antofagasta CEO foresees higher 2024 copper prices
Copper mining in greater demand, says CEO, as global economy improves along with energy transition requirements.
Copper output at Chile’s Codelco set to rise this year, CESCO says
Copper mining production projected to go up even as challenges continue for structural projects designed to extend the life of key mines and...
Chile’s president says Codelco output to grow; touts investment climate
SANTIAGO — Chilean President Gabriel Boric told a major copper industry conference last week that he expects production at state-run miner Codelco to...
Chile’s Codelco eyeing more output, not competition with BHP: mining minister
Codelco, the world's largest copper producer and a symbol of national pride, is aiming this year to reverse two years of falling production...
Lower prices, stubborn costs to hit copper miners’ quarterly results
Copper mining companies expected to report decline, with average benchmark copper prices down due to concerns over demand in China and fears of...
Russia’s Nornickel to move copper plant to China, says CEO
Mining giant will build new copper production facility abroad after Russian sanctions hamper supply of crucial parts.
Biden government restricts oil and gas leasing in Alaska’s petroleum reserve
The restrictions are being put in place to help protect wildlife such as caribou and polar bears as the Arctic continues to warm
Drilling and mining restrictions in Alaska angers state leaders
Alaska state officials have said the restrictions will cost jobs and make the U.S. reliant on foreign resources
