General Motors moves to secure US-sourced lithium for its EVs The US largest automaker is investing “multi millions” in a lithium project poised to become the country's largest by 2024. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 2, 2021 | 5:47 am
Antofagasta secures copper supply deals with China smelters The Chilean miner and China Copper, Jiangxi Copper, Tongling Nonferrous and Jinchuan Group are said to have reached early deals. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 2, 2021 | 3:57 am
Myanmar army tightens grip on lucrative jade sector Myanmar produces about 70% of the world's jade, but the industry is plagued by conflict, corruption and environmentally destructive practices. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 30, 2021 | 6:45 am
Kingsgate to sell Chilean project to TDG Gold The potential sale of the Nueva Esperanza gold-silver exploration project to TD Gold would bring Kingsgate about $22 million. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 30, 2021 | 3:48 am
Vale commits $122 million to extend Manitoba nickel mines life The investment, Vale's largest single one made at its Thompson operations, will extend current mining activities by 10 years. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 29, 2021 | 8:07 am
Fortuna Silver shareholders back acquisition of Roxgold The transaction, expected to close on July 2, creates a global premier growth-oriented intermediate gold and silver producer. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 29, 2021 | 3:29 am
Condor Gold hails drill intercept at Nicaragua prospect Gold intercept at the Cacao prospect, located about 4 km from a planned processing plant, is the best to date. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 28, 2021 | 8:07 am
Glencore grabs Anglo American, BHP stakes in Cerrejon coal mine Based on expected operating performance and current coal prices Glencore expects to pay only $230 million for the combined 66.6% stake. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 28, 2021 | 3:58 am
Western Australia’s miners call for inquiry over reported sexual assaults Mining companies with operations in the state back call for a parliamentary inquiry into climbing sexual assault and harassment allegations in the workplace. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 25, 2021 | 9:43 am
