Newcrest bets big on Greatland’s Havieron gold-copper project

It has also inked a farm-in and JV agreement with Greatland to access the latter’s Black Hills and Paterson Range East exploration licenses in Western Australia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 1, 2020 | 3:50 am

Peru communities resolute on mine shutdowns despite government shift

Peru new mining minister vows to streamline permitting

Jaime Galvez aims to reduce the current consultation period during the exploration phase to six months, down from about 12 months it currently takes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2020 | 9:28 am

Botswana Diamonds grabs Sekaka from embattled Petra

Botswana Diamonds acquires Sekaka from embattled Petra

The acquisition of Sekaka grants the miner access to three prospecting licenses in the southern African country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2020 | 6:59 am

US fund threatens Rio with legal action over Oyu Tolgoi

Pentwater Capital has joined the dispute over how to finance the underground copper project in Mongolia, with an "oppression" order warning.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2020 | 3:49 am

UK court to reconsider $6.9bn Brazil dam lawsuit against BHP

Brazilian miners to tighten up tailings self-regulations

National Mining Agency on new guidelines tightening safety rules and inspection of mining dams.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 27, 2020 | 9:25 am

EU to secure access to 30 critical raw materials

The European Raw Materials Alliance will focus on increasing domestic production and promoting recycling of vital elements, particularly rare earths.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 27, 2020 | 3:58 am

BHP to ramp up Spence copper mine expansion

Construction at the Chilean copper mine will speed up in December, with first production expected in early 2021.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 26, 2020 | 9:53 am

Portugal may launch long-awaited lithium auction within two months

Savannah’s Portugal lithium project moves to next permitting phase

Mina do Barroso is expected to become Europe’s first significant producer of spodumene, a hard-rock form of lithium.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 26, 2020 | 3:07 am

Mexico mulls reviving plans for nature reserve in mining district

Proposal seeks to set a semi-arid desert biosphere reserve covering 2.58Mha across eight municipalities of the Zacatecas state.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 25, 2020 | 10:15 am

Hudbay Minerals’ 777 mine back at full tilt

While Q4 production and sales volumes will be impacted, the miner still expects the Manitoba business unit to achieve its 2020 targets.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 25, 2020 | 7:03 am

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