Florence Jones, Author at Mining Technology

Illegal gold miners fatally shot in Brazilian indigenous territory

Florence Jones — Tue, 02 May 2023 13:43:23 +0000

The mine was ambushed by the authorities following an attack on indigenous communities, allegedly by miners.

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Cyclic Materials raises $27m for critical mineral recycling

Florence Jones — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:29:04 +0000

The Canada-based metal recycling company is looking to develop circular economy models for critical minerals used in electrification, renewable technologies and electric vehicles.

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Data: Argentine lithium exports grew by 235% in 2022

Florence Jones — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:01:07 +0000

Lithium exports in Argentina grew by 235% in 2022, when compared with the year before, as the country competes in the race for “white gold”.

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Sumitomo Metal Mining backs Teck business separation

Florence Jones — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:48:10 +0000

Sumitomo Metal Mining has backed Teck’s spin-off plan to separate the steelmaking and metal mining elements of the business.

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Investigation claims Serabi Gold mining disputed land in Amazon rainforest

Florence Jones — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:06:02 +0000

An investigation has found that UK-based Serabi Gold has been operating on land disputed between government authorities, “land grabbers” and local communities.

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Biden updates IRA tax credits for electric vehicles

Florence Jones — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:58:30 +0000

The number of car manufacturers which will qualify for clean vehicle credits under Biden’s IRA has reduced as requirements tighten.

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UK House of Lords proposes national ban on opening coal mines

Florence Jones — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:11:35 +0000

The UK parliament’s House of Lords has called for a ban on the opening and licensing of new coal mines, despite the government’s recent decision to open a new coal mine.

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Brazil’s Indigenous affairs minister calls for penalties for those supporting the illegal gold trade

Florence Jones — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:05:47 +0000

Sonia Guajajara, Brazil’s Indigenous affairs minister, has called for penalties for importing countries and companies that are supporting the illegal gold trade, amid a government crackdown.

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Mexican parliament begins discussions on the overhaul of national mining laws

Florence Jones — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:42:07 +0000

The Mexican lower chamber has opened discussions on proposed changes to mining laws, which have been criticised by industry figures.

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Chile’s mining minister expects copper production rebound

Florence Jones — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 10:37:07 +0000

Chile’s mining minister predicts that copper production will see an upturn in the country following a “rut”.

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