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BHP and Cobre to jointly explore for copper in Botswana

The potential earn-in JV covers Cobre's Kitlanya West and East copper projects in the Kalahari copper belt.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2024 | 9:47 am

Ivanhoe Electric unit secures $55 million Chinese investment for vanadium battery business

In addition to forming a JV, Ivanhoe and VRB will…

Staff Writer | September 23, 2024 | 8:45 am

At least 38 dead in Iran coal mine blast

The accident was caused by a methane gas explosion in…

Reuters | September 23, 2024 | 7:54 am

Indonesia President inaugurates production of Freeport Indonesia’s copper smelter

The new $3.7 billion smelter has annual input capacity of…

Reuters | September 23, 2024 | 7:14 am

First Quantum suspends operations at Zambia mine after fatal accident

The company said the worker died following an incident involving…

Reuters | September 23, 2024 | 6:41 am

Spanish city identified as western ancient world’s top lead production center

Three ingots recently studied have placed Córdoba, Spain, as the top lead production center in the Roman era.

Staff Writer | May 12, 2024 | 5:08 am

Golden Minerals sells Mexican mine, shifts focus to Argentina

Total consideration is $5.5 million cash, plus value-added tax.

Staff Writer | May 10, 2024 | 11:17 am

Lucara Diamond records strong quarter at Karowe mine

Key milestones, including the recovery of high-quality diamonds at the Botswana mine and a new long-term sales deal, contributed to the results.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2024 | 3:40 am

Montage Gold receives environmental OK for Koné project, mine permit expected in H2

Koné is regarded as one of the highest quality gold projects in Africa.

Staff Writer | May 9, 2024 | 7:49 am

South Africa wins battle for $43 million in sunken silver bars

British exploration firm Argentum cannot claim compensation for recovering the silver found amid the wreckage of the SS Tilawa ship.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 9, 2024 | 3:46 am

Aluminium — the copper grid alternative

From your humble drink can to the airframe of an F-16 fighter jet, aluminium’s role in the global economy is diverse and critical.

James Cooper | May 8, 2024 | 4:21 pm

B2Gold’s Goose project in Nunavut delayed to mid-2025

B2Gold now expects to pour first gold at the Nunavut mine in the second quarter of 2025, ramping up to full production by year-end.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2024 | 3:44 am

Brazil demands immediate $15.7 billion payment from Vale, BHP for Mariana disaster

The government stated that if this amount is not paid within 15 days, it will petition to block the assets of Vale, BHP, and Samarco.

Bruno Venditti | May 7, 2024 | 9:31 am

Northvolt faces bomb scare at Quebec battery plant site

Police removed several Molotov cocktail-style devices on Monday morning and started an investigation.

Colin McClelland | May 7, 2024 | 7:53 am

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