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Solaris exits Canada for Switzerland with new CEO, board and spin-out plans

The company changed its board of directors and plans to spin out non-core assets La Verde, Capricho, and Paco Orco into a new company.

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | November 21, 2024 | 8:02 am

Brazil’s Gerdau buys out Sumitomo Corp and JSW in Gerdau Summit

The transaction is expected to close in early 2025.

Reuters | November 21, 2024 | 7:22 am

Alrosa plans production cuts and staff reduction for 2025

The miner may cut its labor costs by 10%, which…

Staff Writer | November 21, 2024 | 6:59 am

Beleaguered Ellison faces MinRes shareholders

The board of under-siege Mineral Resources faced grilling in Perth…

Kristie Batten | November 21, 2024 | 6:04 am

Marimaca Copper eyes ASX dual listing to boost Chile project

The Canadian miner has reportedly engaged law firm Thomson Geer…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 21, 2024 | 3:47 am

British Columbia creates new mining ministry to tackle critical minerals amid doubts over capacity

Critical minerals are central to BC’s economic vision, with demand for lithium expected to grow sixfold by 2030 and copper demand projected to double by 2050.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | November 20, 2024 | 8:54 am

China’s germanium, gallium ban could cost the US $3.4 billion

According to the USGS, gallium prices could increase by more than 150% and germanium prices by 26% in the event of a total ban.

Staff Writer | November 20, 2024 | 7:09 am

Akobo Minerals opens Ethiopia’s Segele gold mine

The ceremony was attended by Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, which Akobo says shows the mine's significance to the nation's economy.

Staff Writer | November 20, 2024 | 5:27 am

Marvel Gold’s sale of Mali assets falls through

Deal will not proceed as intended due to recent developments affecting miners operating in the West African country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 20, 2024 | 3:48 am

Paladin’s Fission Uranium takeover delayed by Canada security review

The takeover has faced several hurdles, including a delayed shareholder vote in August and opposition from Fission’s largest investor.

Bloomberg News | November 19, 2024 | 3:19 pm

Rio Tinto, Panguna stakeholders to address mine legacy impacts at roundtable

The Panguna Mine Legacy Impact Assessment is expected to be published later this month.

Staff Writer | November 19, 2024 | 3:07 pm

Permitting delays impact British Columbia projects valued at C$38 billion, AME says

British Columbia's exploration sector has over 60 critical mineral projects waiting for permits.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | November 19, 2024 | 11:56 am

Peru copper output edges down 1% in September

The monthly drop in production was mainly due to lower supply from the Andean country's two largest copper miners - Cerro Verde and Antamina.

Reuters | November 19, 2024 | 9:57 am

Troilus Gold advances project financing with additional LOIs for $500m

In May, the company produced a feasibility study that demonstrated the potential for Troilus to be amongst the largest gold producers in Canada.

Staff Writer | November 19, 2024 | 9:08 am

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