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Rio Tinto may have found its next major copper mine in W. Australia

World’s second largest miner has confirmed an “exciting” copper find at its Winu project, in the Paterson Range in the East Pilbara.

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MGX enters next phase in development of high energy lithium-ion batteries

The two-year MGX-UBC research program has an initial goal of creating a hybrid silicon-graphite anode that will not require industry retooling.

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Brazil’s deadly dam collapse pushes miners to set global rules for tailings

The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), a London-based industry group representing 27 companies, is setting an independent panel of experts to develope a global standard for tailings facilities to be enforced to its members.

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Barrick-Newmont merger would leave up to $7B of assets up for grabs

The portfolio would include their Kalgoorlie super pit 50/50 joint-venture in Western Australia, as well as other regional assets such as Porgera, Tanami and Boddington mines.

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