Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief

Danakali about to secure financing for potash project in Eritrea

Debt financing agreements worth $200 million could be finalized “any day” and are expected to catalyze equity financing to start the almost 30-month development of the 1.1 billion-tonne Colluli sulphate of potash project, the company said.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2019 | 3:54 am

B2Gold not buying Zimbabwe project, not interested in M&A

The Canadian miner said its long-term growth strategy focus on developing its existing pipeline of projects, while seeking global exploration opportunities.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2019 | 6:20 am

Chile’s Codelco dismisses rumoured 40% copper output drop at Chuquicamata

The state-owned copper miner said that since mining at the open-pit mine ends in 2020, which is when the underground section begins commercial operations, it will able to keep productive capacity unchanged.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2019 | 3:28 am

McEwen kicks off commercial production at Gold Bar in Nevada

Once at full-tilt, the open-pit operation is expected to generate 65,000 ounces of gold annually over an 8-year mine life.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2019 | 9:20 am

World’s No. 2 lithium miner SQM sees demand growing by 17% this year

The Chilean lithium producer expects demand to grow about 17% in 2019 to at least 315,000 tonnes, compared to the less than 260,000 tonnes it totalled last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2019 | 7:00 am

Zambia’s Chamber of Mines just deepened worries of sinking global copper output

Copper output in Africa’s second largest producing country could decline by as much as 100,000 tonnes this year, adding to recent, sharp declines at the world’s main producing nations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2019 | 4:30 am

Newcrest starts drilling at Greatland Gold’s project in Western Australia

The farm-in deal gives Newcrest the option to acquire 70% of the project by spending $65 million on exploration and development over five years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2019 | 6:50 am

Acacia blames Barrick for barring it from Tanzania talks, mulls takeover bid

Comments come after parent company Barrick Gold proposed to acquire all of the shares it does not already own in the Tanzanian miner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2019 | 3:49 am

BHP more bullish on long-term EV prospects

The world's largest miner has revised up expectations for electric vehicle sales and market penetration, but warns the electrification of the transport sector will proceed only as fast as the development of charging infrastructure does.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 21, 2019 | 7:45 am

Indoor rainforest maker to transform former Australian coal mine

UK-based charity The Eden project has partnered with Alcoa to build a $150 million eco-tourism attraction at the company’s former Anglesea coal mine in Australia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 21, 2019 | 7:13 am

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