Gold • Aug 9, 2024
Ghana Launches Historic Gold Refinery to Boost
Ghana has inaugurated its first-ever gold refinery, marking a significant milestone in its long-standing mining industry.
Processing & Smelting
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Investment & Project Finance • Jun 24, 2024
Rio Tinto Invests in Sustainable Future with
Rio Tinto has allocated $165 million (C$226 million) to the renovation of its Grande*Baie smelter in Quebec, Canada.
Battery Metals • May 8, 2024
Constructing a Lithium Refinery: An Essential
Building a lithium refinery is a complex undertaking that goes beyond simply constructing a production plant. This endeavor represents advancement in the global transition towards renewable…
Mining Technology • Apr 5, 2024
Glencore and EVelution Energy Join Forces to Develop
Glencore, has teamed up with EVelution Energy, in a landmark agreement to support the development of the first solar-powered cobalt processing facility in the US.
Mining Finance • Jan 30, 2024
Altilium and NGM enter into nickel processing
Altilium Projects and New Generation Minerals (NGM) have entered into a strategic project assessment and exclusivity agreement as part of plans to redefine nickel processing in…
Base Metals • Dec 29, 2023
Chinese copper smelters cut first-quarter
China's top copper smelters have lowered their forecasts for first-quarter copper concentrate (TC/RC) processing and refining charges as mine closures and supply disruptions worsen the supply…
Blog • Jul 11, 2023
Mining Industry Thrives as Refineries and
In an interconnected global market, the mining industry plays a crucial role in supplying raw materials to various sectors, thereby fostering economic development and facilitating countless…
Battery Metals • May 19, 2023
State-of-the-Art Lithium Refinery
With the advent of a cutting-edge lithium refinery, the mineral mining industry is on the verge of a disruptive revolution. This ground-breaking facility, outfitted with cutting-edge…
Battery Metals • Apr 5, 2023
Lithium miners are concentrating on expanding
As the global demand for lithium-ion batteries continues to increase, driven by the rapid expansion of the electric vehicle (EV) market and the renewable energy industry,…
Blog • Mar 2, 2023
Unlocking the Potential of Processing Mineral
The mineral mining business has been a vital contributor to the economy of the entire world for a very long time. This is because it supplies…
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