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Botswana aims to negotiate bigger stake in HB Antwerp diamond dealer

Botswana's economy has been hit by a drop in demand for diamonds.

Reuters | August 13, 2024 | 8:35 am

DRC-Zambia border reopens, copper exports resume

Congo's import ban last month led to protests and Zambia…

Staff Writer | August 13, 2024 | 7:35 am

Video: Chinese lithium oversupply comes at a cost, says Patriot Battery Metals CEO

Although lithium prices remain low, and recent market volatility has…

Kristie Batten | August 13, 2024 | 7:15 am

CleanTech Lithium heads for Australian listing

The Chile-focused explorer and direct lithium extraction enthusiast will also…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2024 | 5:47 am

BHP workers at Escondida copper mine go on strike

The strike at the world’s largest copper mine began at…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2024 | 3:53 am

Paladin becomes sole owner of Michelin uranium project

With its JV partners now out of the picture, Paladin will work on defining a path forward for the project in Labrador, Canada.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2023 | 6:09 am

Codelco to buy Lithium Power for $244 million

The acquisition would mark the Chilean copper giant's first foray into the lithium space, as part of the country's new public-private model for the sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2023 | 3:28 am

Teck faces $8 million fine for alleged breach of environmental permit in Chile

It could face two "serious" charges around its Carmen de Andacollo copper-gold mine in Chile's central Coquimbo region.

Staff Writer | October 17, 2023 | 10:04 am

Rio Tinto cuts Canadian iron ore guidance

The Iron Ore Company of Canada, in which Rio has a 60% interest, is now expected to reach 9.3-9.8mt, down from the 10-11mt set in July.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 17, 2023 | 5:30 am

Newmont starts ramp-up at Peñasquito as strike ends

Return to normal operations at Mexico’s largest gold mine is expected to take several weeks, and Newmont vowed to update markets next week.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 17, 2023 | 3:52 am

Winshear Gold moves on from Tanzania project, takes $30 million settlement

Winshear is one of three mining companies that have requested compensation from the Tanzania government through the ICSID tribunal.

Staff Writer | October 16, 2023 | 4:27 pm

Scotgold in advanced funding talks to avoid default

The embattled miner, which operates Scotland’s only gold mine, is close to securing enough funding from a new strategic investor.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 16, 2023 | 5:43 am

Egyptian tycoon eyes stake in Barrick’s Reko Diq project

Egypt's second wealthiest person Naguib Sawiris says the potential investment would allow him to expand his business in Pakistan.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 16, 2023 | 3:53 am

Indigenous groups in Peru’s northernmost department demand mining concession nullity

A 1000-hectare concession in the upper basin of the Nanay River is causing controversy in Peru.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 15, 2023 | 7:50 am

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