Copper mining
Researchers from the Shandong University of Science and Technology have made significant progress in developing an eco-friendly and high-efficiency method for recovering copper from waste printed circuit boards (WPCBs). This innovative approach utilizes a malic acid leaching system to extract copper, achieving a leaching rate of 95.21% under optimal
Mining industry
A devastating earthquake triggered the collapse of a mine waste facility in Chile 60 years ago, resulting in a massive disaster that destroyed a nearby settlement and caused loss of life. Despite the mine's continued operation, survivors and their families still live downstream of the expanded facility, carrying
Mining industry
Northstar Gold Corp. has announced plans to fund its Cam Copper Project through a series of non-brokered private placements. The financing will provide initial capital for the project's Surgical Mining pilot program and will be used for permitting, engineering, and mine planning. The company aims to extract approximately
Mining industry
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved an aquifer exemption request from the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ), allowing the Lisbon Valley Mining Company to expand its copper mining operations in a part of the Burro Canyon aquifer in San Juan County, Utah. This decision aligns with
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Copper Fox Metals Inc., a Canadian resource company, has commenced drilling operations at its 100% owned Mineral Mountain porphyry copper project in Arizona. The project is located on a prolific northeast trending porphyry copper belt, approximately 25 kilometers southwest of Rio Tinto and BHP's giant Resolution porphyry copper-molybdenum
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Rio Tinto has launched a trial of electric trucks equipped with battery swap technology at its Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia. The trial involves eight electric trucks, 13 batteries, and a battery-swapping station, marking a significant step towards reducing emissions in the mining industry. The technology allows the battery
Copper mining
Kinterra Capital Corp. has completed the acquisition of the Antler Copper Project, expanding its U.S. copper platform and initiating a review of leach technologies to supplement domestic copper production. This move aims to address America's growing demand for copper in clean energy industries and technology applications. The
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Electra Battery Materials Corporation has launched a new program to advance mineral deposit modelling and feedstock integration at its Iron Creek cobalt-copper project in Idaho, supporting U.S. efforts to onshore critical mineral production and reduce dependence on foreign supply chains. With financing for its North American cobalt refinery now
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Saskatchewan Minister of Energy and Resources Colleen Young highlighted the importance of the McIlvenna Bay mine, a copper and zinc project located in northeastern Saskatchewan, which is expected to begin commercial production in mid-2026. The project, developed by Foran Mining Corporation, will contribute to the province's economic growth
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The Government of Saskatchewan, led by Energy and Resources Minister Colleen Young, is making significant strides in meeting its Critical Minerals Strategy goals. The strategy aims to double the number of critical minerals produced in the province from three to six. With the expected commercial production of copper and zinc
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The copper industry in Oman dates back to nearly 5,000 years ago, showcasing a sophisticated civilization that was a leading industrial power in its time. Historical records and archaeological sites reveal that Oman was a significant producer of copper, with the village of Al Manaqi being one of the
Mining industry
Sidley Austin LLP is supporting Orion Resource Partners, a leading global investment firm, in a 25% equity investment in a US$2.3 billion mining development joint venture with Capstone Copper Corp. The joint venture and a concurrent US$10 million investment will fund the Santo Domingo and Sierra Norte
