Rio Tinto to build Canada’s largest solar plant to power Diavik mine

The facility will be equipped with bi-facial panels that can also generate energy from the light that reflects off the snow.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 10, 2023 | 9:16 am

Mining People: Battery X Metals, NorZinc, Premium Nickel Resources, Nortwest Copper, Tudor Gold

Key moves in the mining sector.

Staff Writer | August 10, 2023 | 9:11 am

Minehub inks 3-year deal with global copper producer Codelco

The digital commercial platform, powered by MineHub, will enable Codelco customers to collaborate and share transactional information seamlessly via a secure digital platform.

Staff Writer | August 10, 2023 | 9:04 am

Grand Canyon monument won’t stop mining companies’ thirst for US uranium

US President Joe Biden this week named a new federal monument covering nearly 1 million acres near Grand Canyon.

Bloomberg News | August 10, 2023 | 7:56 am

Codelco and Anglo American discuss mining pact to lift copper output in Chile

Talks are focusing on enabling Codelco’s Andina mine and Anglo’s Los Bronces to tap rich ore grades sitting between the two operations.

Bloomberg News | August 10, 2023 | 7:42 am

Lithium mine auctions in China’s Sichuan draw thousands of high bids

Two lithium mine auctions in Sichuan province have received nearly 7,000 bids.

Reuters | August 10, 2023 | 7:34 am

New Gold halts New Afton mine on tailings safety woes

The company said “geotechnical variances” were noticed during a routine inspection, which require further review by an engineer.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 10, 2023 | 7:23 am

EV revolution puts US Indigenous communities at risk – study

New research shows that lithium and cobalt deposits in the US are located in or near tribal lands, including sacred and culturally important sites.

Staff Writer | August 10, 2023 | 6:06 am

Antofagasta profit jumps despite lower copper prices, boosts dividend

Antofagasta increased its interim dividend to 11.7 cents per share from 9.2 cents last year, after posting a 7.5% rise in half-year profit .

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 10, 2023 | 3:48 am

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