Sigma Lithium’s project in Brazil to benefit from new rules The 25%-ready Grota do Cirilo lithium project will not be constrained by quotas so Sigma will mine the north and south pits simultaneously. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 12, 2022 | 6:58 am
Anglo American’s Quellaveco yields first copper concentrate The $5.5 billion Peruvian copper project, to come on stream by mid-year, is expected to produce 100,000 to 150,000 tonnes of copper this year. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 12, 2022 | 3:56 am
Cornish Metals kicks off new drill campaign at South Crofty It will drill a minimum of 8,000 metres as part of an ongoing feasibility study at the tin-copper project in Cornwall, southwest England. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 11, 2022 | 8:38 am
Eldorado Gold closer to restarting construction at Skouries project in Greece Financing discussions continue to advance and the company is targeting the restart of construction in the second half of 2022. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 11, 2022 | 7:03 am
Gold Fields hikes dividends to win Yamana deal backing The company is also seeking a listing in Toronto to sway shareholders opposed to the planned $6.7 billion takeover of Canada’s Yamana Gold. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 11, 2022 | 3:52 am
Chile helps Dominican Republic identify lithium deposits The Caribbean country has set up a special senate committee to investigate how best to commercialize and develop potential lithium resources. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 8, 2022 | 9:19 am
BHP loses appeal to multibillion lawsuit over Samarco disaster The lawsuit by 200,000 Brazilians over the deadly dam failure in 2015 alleges the miner ignored safety warnings. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 8, 2022 | 3:44 am
Asante pours first gold at Bibiani mine in Ghana The mine is expected to produce 175,000 ounces of the precious metal over the next 12 months, ramping up to 220,000 ounces the second year. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 7, 2022 | 9:55 am
Centamin shares jump on potential Sukari gold mine extensions Exploration campaign has allowed Centamin to identify a possible satellite open pit and underground extensions to Sukari. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 7, 2022 | 6:45 am
Political changes boost risk for miners in Latin America Demands for higher revenues from companies, tougher environmental rules and changes to laws have deepened risks across Latin America, index shows. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 7, 2022 | 3:40 am