Minerals in the pad are difficult to handle, moisture cones can form, and areas may remain unleached. It is important that all processes be uniform.

A sinlge, large-scale automation project allow companies to make only one investment with deep effects.

Dig into the week’s most important mining news, including the EV giant acquiring a lithium deposit in Nevada.

The company is carrying out drilling in and around its two operating open pits and expects to add at least 250,000oz by year’s end.

The opportunity cost of not having an Undersecretariat of Mining will eventually be greater than the short term saving that can be achieved.

Dig into the week’s most important mining news, including the fall of exploration investment in Mexico.

Amid concerns that dialogue channels may disappear, the former undersecretary is confident about the cultural shift he initiated.

Dig into this week’s most important mining news, including Almaden taking one more step toward obtaining the MIA for Ixtaca.

There is a need in Mexico for quality, mature projects that can be viably developed into a mine. The Peñoles project fits the description.