by Gordon Barratt | Dec 13, 2024 | News
Canada is examining the use of export taxes on major commodities it exports to the US — including uranium, oil and potash — if incoming President Donald Trump carries out his threat to impose broad tariffs. Export levies would be a last resort for Canada, according to...
by Gordon Barratt | Dec 13, 2024 | News
Gold developer Osisko Development has received Environmental Management Act (EMA) permits for its 100%-owned Cariboo project in British Columbia, marking the completion of the permitting process. Combined with the BC Mines Act permits secured in November, these...
by Gordon Barratt | Dec 13, 2024 | News
Exxaro Resources has held talks with the owner of one of South Africa’s largest manganese mines about buying the asset, as the coal producer seeks to diversify its business, according to people familiar with the matter. Johannesburg-based Exxaro has discussed the...
by Gordon Barratt | Dec 13, 2024 | News
Rio Tinto has approved a $2.5 billion expansion of the Rincon project in Argentina, the company’s first commercial scale lithium operation. Rincon’s capacity of 60,000 tonnes (t) of battery grade lithium carbonate per year is comprised of the 3000t starter plant and...
by Gordon Barratt | Dec 13, 2024 | News
Caterpillar has upgraded its Cat D8 dozer to include an array of benefits designed to enhance productivity and efficiency and withstand tough mining conditions. Fit with next-generation technology, the new Cat D8 dozer provides operators with swift...
