Mining
Argentine lawmakers have approved changes to a 2010 glacier protection law, opening areas previously off-limits to mining for gold, copper and other minerals. The move raises concerns among scientists about impacts on water supplies that support food production for hundreds of millions of people.
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A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck Boliden's Garpenberg mine at 875 meters depth on Friday morning. Underground staff were evacuated, but no one was injured and operations above ground remained unaffected.
The United States has identified substantial lithium reserves in the Appalachian region, potentially holding up to 2.3 million metric tons of lithium oxide. These deposits could supply billions of phones and lessen American dependence on China for the critical mineral. The findings were detailed in estimates reported by TechRadar.
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Sibanye-Stillwater has relocated a tailings dam at its Keliber lithium mine in Finland after discovering droppings from an endangered flying squirrel. The adjustment creates a 100m buffer to protect the nocturnal species. This reflects Finland's strict conservation rules amid Europe's first lithium project.
Report shows China leading investments in Brazil with US$6.1 billion
May 07, 2026 02:27Lundin Gold reports strong Q1 2026 performance at earnings call
May 06, 2026 23:54Bronze Age Britons used bone tools for copper mining
May 06, 2026 21:50Brazil chamber approves regulatory framework for critical minerals
May 05, 2026 10:01Mineros secures environmental approval for Porvenir project in Nicaragua
May 02, 2026 06:04Government projects jobs from RIGI per Adorni's report
May 01, 2026 00:08Warrior Met Coal holds Q1 2026 earnings call
April 29, 2026 09:01Sibanye CEO flags lack of incentives for green metals producers
April 28, 2026 13:12Boliden boosts profits despite Garpenberg stoppage
April 28, 2026 11:23Westgold Resources delivers strong Q3 gold production and cash growth