Australia to curb ‘excessive’ wait times for project approvals The National Cabinet’s decision to adopt a new process for environmental approvals will cut waiting times for mining projects. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 24, 2020 | 7:14 am
Giant Alaska copper-gold mine gets final environment nod after 15-year fight The US Army Corps of Engineers recommends construction of Northern Dynasty's Pebble mine – a deposit worth $342 billion at today's gold and copper prices. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 24, 2020 | 3:18 am
Petra Diamonds production, revenue knocked down by covid-19 Full-year revenue fell by a third as the diamond miner sold 23% fewer carats for 36% less revenue in the year to June 30. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2020 | 10:03 am
Teck’s Chile expansion delayed by up to six months Teck said it could see its Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 expansion project in Chile delayed, at a cost of up to $290 million. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2020 | 5:59 am
Tesla offers “giant contract” to responsible nickel miners Boss Elon Musk has a plea for mining companies: “Please mine more nickel.” Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2020 | 3:50 am
Karora Resources to sell 28% of Quebec nickel project The company is selling its interest in Dumont to two private funds advised by Waterton Global Resource Management, for a total of up to $48 million. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2020 | 10:07 am
Danakali scores Eritrea nod for vast potash mine The Eritrean Ministry of Energy & Mines has given Danakali the green light to develop its Colluli potash project. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2020 | 7:03 am
Antofagasta copper output steady despite pandemic Production volumes in the second quarter were 5% ahead of expectations, but lower than in the first quarter. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2020 | 3:58 am
Anglo Asian to tap Ireland riches with Conroy deal Agreement to form a joint venture is its first foray outside Azerbaijan. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 21, 2020 | 10:13 am
Alrosa kicks off diamond exploration in Zimbabwe In partnership with state-controlled diamond miner ZCDC, Alrosa aims to discover new deposits. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 21, 2020 | 6:54 am
