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Rincon Resources to sell 90% of Lyza Mining to Maverick
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (369+ words) After the transaction is completed, Rincon will hold a 10% JV interest. Rincon Resources has signed a binding heads of agreement to sell 90% of its interest in Lyza Mining, which holds the West Arunta Project tenements, to Maverick Minerals Australia. Following…...
The UK's lithium moment: new issue of MINE out now!
22+ hour, 55+ min ago (231+ words) In this issue: Lithium in the UK, the all-electric mine, cyber espionage in mining, metallurgical coal and uranium in Australia and more. The latest issue of our digital magazine, MINE, is out now. Read it online hereon any device. This…...
Chinalco Mining to acquire 95% stake in Opuwo Project
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (363+ words) The Opuwo Project in Namibia is an advanced site focused on exploring for and developing cobalt and copper resources. Chinalco (Xiong'an) Mining, a subsidiary of the Aluminum Corporation of China, has agreed to acquire a 95% stake in the Opuwo Cobalt-Copper…...
Q&A: Inside PLS" Pilgangoora, how lithium ore sorting became a core process
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (968+ words) TOMRA's large-scale lithium sorting systems are becoming part of the Pilgangoora plant's operating philosophy rather than an add-on technology. Australia's lithium sector is entering a more disciplined phase. After years of rapid expansion driven by electric vehicle demand and record…...
From Cornwall to Tees Valley: can the UK build a domestic lithium industry?
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (41+ words) Mining Technology British lithium projects are advancing from Cornwall to County Durham, but financing and global competition remain formidable obstacles. With a free Mining Technology'profile, you can:'...
BHP and partners test electric haul trucks at Pilbara mining site
1+ week, 1+ day ago (388+ words) Since arriving at Jimblebar late last year, the vehicles have accumulated more than 100 operating hours and completed 200 test laps. BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar have begun a trial of two Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks at the Jimblebar…...
LKAB receives permit for expanded mining at Malmberget
2+ week, 1+ day ago (309+ words) Swedish state-owned mining group LKAB has received a permit from the country's Land and Environmental Court to continue and expand mining and processing operations at Malmberget in G'llivare. The decision has been described as significant for the ongoing development and…...
Rome Resources initiates tin mining programme at Kalayi
2+ week, 2+ day ago (361+ words) The development is expected to advance Rome Resources' ownership interests in the project. Rome Resources has launched a small-scale tin mining initiative at its Kalayi project in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This initiative is part of a strategy to…...
Min Res announces FID on Mt Marion lithium expansion in WA
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (382+ words) Mineral Resources (Min Res) has confirmed a final investment decision (FID) to expand operations at its Mt Marion lithium project in Western Australia, jointly owned with Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium. The planned expansion will introduce both a flotation plant and underground…...
Core Lithium begins mining activities at Australia's Grants pit
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (292+ words) Mining has commenced at the Finniss Lithium Operation, with blasting and excavation activities currently in progress. Core Lithium has commenced mining activities at the Grants open pit, part of the Finniss Lithium Operation in Australia's Northern Territory. Mining has begun…...