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Bacanora Lithium extends footprint in Germany with new licence

The company has secure a second five-year exploration licence in the Erzgebirge (meaning Ore Mountain) region of Saxony, which completely encloses its Zinnwald project.

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BHP steps up efforts to win neck and neck battle for Ecuador’s copper riches

The world’s largest miner has signed an earn-in and joint venture deal with Canada’s Luminex Resources over the Tarqui copper project.

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Another 10MT of iron ore off the market as Vale halts Alegria mine

The preventive measure was taken after a stress test failed to guarantee stability of the mine’s structures. Vale noted it would restart production when new studies are completed and their results are conclusive.

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Amnesty accuses electric vehicles makers of using unethically sourced minerals

Rights group also said the EV industry sells itself as environmentally friendly, while most of the batteries they produce use polluting fossil fuels.

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One of Canada’s newest coal mines may risk permit over safety warnings

Kameron Coal’s Donkin mine has received four orders and six warnings from provincial authorities since limited production restarted on Jan. 25, following a roof cave-in last year.

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