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Rio Tinto announces force majeure for Queensland alumina shipments

Umesh Ellichipuram — Tue, 21 May 2024 08:16:09 +0000

Rio Tinto has declared force majeure on shipments of alumina from its refineries in Queensland, Australia, Bloomberg reported.

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Alpha HPA commits to Stage Two of Gladstone high purity alumina refinery

Archana Rani — Mon, 20 May 2024 14:07:05 +0000

Alpha HPA has made a FID to proceed with Stage Two of the HPA First Project in Gladstone, Queensland in Australia.

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AIC gets mining lease for Jericho copper mine in Queensland

Umesh Ellichipuram — Fri, 17 May 2024 08:31:38 +0000

The Queensland Government's Department of Resources has granted AIC Mines a ten-year mining lease for the Jericho Copper Mine.

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PT Vale Indonesia secures permit extension until 2035

Archana Rani — Thu, 16 May 2024 14:35:41 +0000

PT Vale Indonesia has been granted an extension of its Special Mining Business Permit (IUPK), ensuring operations until 28 December 2035.

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Cactus Mine, Arizona, US

Vasanthi Vara — Thu, 16 May 2024 14:24:00 +0000

The Cactus Mine, situated in Arizona, US, represents a significant copper production venture, encompassing both open-pit and underground mining operations.

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Anax, Greentech enter copper-focused Pilbara base metal tie-up

Archana Rani — Thu, 16 May 2024 08:18:58 +0000

Anax Metals has signed a MoU with Greentech Metals to evaluate the potential collaboration on base metal assets in Western Australia (WA).

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Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project, Nevada, US

Hemanth — Wed, 15 May 2024 15:15:04 +0000

The Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project is a large-scale, greenfield open-pit project proposed to be developed in southern Nevada, US, by Ioneer, an emerging company focused on lithium minerals production.

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Stellantis in talks to invest in Indonesian nickel smelter

Archana Rani — Wed, 15 May 2024 10:50:31 +0000

Stellantis is in discussions with Vale and China's Huayou Cobalt regarding an investment in a high-pressure acid leaching plant in Indonesia.

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Australia commits A$7bn to tax incentive for critical minerals processing

Archana Rani — Wed, 15 May 2024 08:37:04 +0000

The Australian government has announced a Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive, committing A$7bn ($4.62bn) over the decade to bolster the processing of critical minerals.

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Castillo plans to develop Big One Deposit in Queensland

Umesh Ellichipuram — Tue, 14 May 2024 15:34:28 +0000

Castillo Copper is set to commence a comprehensive soil sampling campaign at its Big One Deposit, located within the NWQ Project in Queensland, Australia.

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