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October 20th, 2023 MINING NEWS DIGEST   Indonesian copper-gold company storms ranking of world's 50 most valuable mining stocks MINING.COM's rankings were lit up by newcomer Amman Minerals which now sits just outside the top 10 after minting at least six new billionaires since July.   Graphite buyers to boost imports ahead of China's curbs – analysts Top buyers of graphite from China include Japan, the United States, South Korea and India.   Atlantic Lithium granted 15-year permit for Ghana mine It comes as Ghana seeks to diversify away from gold production to tap into the multibillion-dollar battery metals industry.   Gold price nearing $2,000/oz as Middle East turmoil feeds safe haven demand Since the onset of the Hamas-Israel conflict, bullion has added nearly $200 an ounce.   JV Article: Take Part in the 2023 Mining Needs You Virtual Career Fair The Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) has partnered again with the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) and the Canadian […]   Liontown stock dives after bid collapse, emergency fund raising The shares fell as much as 35% at the open in Sydney.   RMI and Copper Mark release Risk Readiness Assessment criteria RRA consists of 33 criteria covering ESG risks, and defines due diligence requirements.   Ionic wins licence to mine rare earths in Uganda The Makuutu project has a geology similar to southern China's clay-type deposits, the cheapest and most accessible source of heavy REEs.   British Columbia government to create provincial critical minerals strategy The federal government last year launched a Canadian critical minerals strategy, backed by C$3.8 billion.   Superdeep diamonds reveal how Gondwana grew from below Superdeep diamonds likely migrated to the surface together with different parts of the former supercontinent Gondwana following violent volcanic eruptions.   Codelco to buy Lithium Power for $244 million The acquisition would mark the Chilean copper giant's first foray into the lithium space, as part of the country's new public-private model for the sector.   Teck faces $8 million fine for alleged breach of environmental permit in Chile It could face two "serious" charges around its Carmen de Andacollo copper-gold mine in Chile's central Coquimbo region.   US DOI draft study poses further setback for Alaska's Ambler road project The US Department of the Interior found that as many as 66 communities whose subsistence-style living activities could be affected.   British Columbia junior miner goes to court over permitting delays Taranis Resources is taking the province to court over permitting delays that the company says may be related to a mischaracterization by the Mines minister.   Newmont starts ramp-up at Peñasquito as strike ends Return to normal operations at Mexico's largest gold mine is expected to take several weeks, and Newmont vowed to update markets next week.     You are receiving this email because this email was subscribed to the MINING.com News Digest List. You may manage your subscription, or unsubscribe at any time. This email was sent to you by MINING.COM Copyright © 2023 . All rights reserved.