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NextSource reveals new leadership and growth strategy

It has appointed Hanré Rossouw as its new president and chief executive to lead the company during the current growth phase.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 1, 2024 | 3:57 am

Euro Sun, Glencore enter MOU for offtake on Rovina Valley project

Euro Sun considers Rovina Valley to be one of the…

Staff Writer | October 31, 2024 | 9:28 am

MinRes cuts jobs, costs amid CEO probe

Miner is cutting 570 jobs and slowing construction at its…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2024 | 5:53 am

American Salars acquires lithium project in Canada’s Quebec

Deal grants the Canadian junior a 100% interest in the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2024 | 3:48 am

Abandoned copper mines embraced as fast track to boost output

A range of companies are firing up abandoned assets once…

Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 11:55 am

Lithium Americas revamps Thacker Pass deal with GM in new $625 million JV

For its 62% ownership of Thacker Pass, Lithium Americas will contribute $387 million to the JV and act as manager of the project.

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | October 16, 2024 | 8:16 am

Brazil reviews caves decree in potential boon for mining and energy

Vale sees a potential to unlock 1.6 billion tonnes of iron ore reserves if the government tweaks rules around mining in caves.

Bloomberg News | October 16, 2024 | 8:12 am

Brazil’s CSN to sell up to 11% of mining unit to Japan’s Itochu

The potential transaction still depends on additional corporate and antitrust green light.

Reuters | October 16, 2024 | 7:19 am

Barrick fights to dismiss Tanzanian abuse allegations from Canadian court

Barrick, the second-biggest gold miner by market value, could face a civil trial seeking unspecified damages for 32 Tanzanians living near North Mara.

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | October 16, 2024 | 5:45 am

De Beers, Signet launch campaign to attract youth to mined diamonds amid lab-grown rise

It targets Zillennials, the microgeneration born between 1993 and 1998, believed to be behind the rise of lab-grown gems.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 16, 2024 | 5:37 am

Antofagasta copper production jumps 15% in Q3

Copper production is expected to remain at the lower end of the 670,000-710,000 tonne range, with little change in 2025.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 16, 2024 | 3:42 am

Video: Pension funds need to be bigger players in the sector, EY mining and metals lead says

Raising capital to supply metals needed for the energy transition has become front and center for mining executives, according to EY report.

MINING.com Editor | October 15, 2024 | 4:59 pm

Amnesty International releases new human rights ranking of top electric vehicle makers

The companies were assessed against criteria based on internationally recognized frameworks, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Staff Writer | October 15, 2024 | 2:25 pm

AngloGold’s $2.5bn takeover of Centamin approved by Egypt

There are still conditions to fulfill before closing the deal that would make AngloGold the world’s fourth largest gold producer.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2024 | 9:25 am

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