Barrick, Mali government to find resolution for Loulo and Gounkoto gold minesThe statement from the world's second largest miner comes two days after the Malian government arrested four employees of the company.Reuters | September 30, 2024 | 11:22 am
Barrick awards Metso €70m contract for Lumwana copper plant equipmentThe scope of delivery includes key equipment for grinding, flotation,…Staff Writer | September 30, 2024 | 11:16 am
Thor Explorations denies allegations of tax evasion in NigeriaThe state of Osun alleges that the company has dodged…Staff Writer | September 30, 2024 | 9:15 am
Latest permit for Hudbay project in Arizona paves way for major US copper boost The company has in hand the second-last permit it needs to start construction at its 85,000-tonne-per year Copper World project. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | August 30, 2024 | 2:06 pm
Robex Resources reports loss as it pivots from Mali to Guinea The gold miner announced in June it would sell its sole operating mine Nampala, in Mali, to focus on its Kiniero project in Guinea. Staff Writer | August 30, 2024 | 1:33 pm
Mexico’s Tizapa mine offline due to strike, Penoles says The union, which represents the mining, metallurgical, and steel industries, is citing violations of a collective labor agreement signed in April. Reuters | August 30, 2024 | 1:24 pm
CEO of Korea’s No. 2 zinc producer arrested after fatal accident The District Court of Daegu approved the arrest of CEO Park Young-min, and Bae Sang-yoon, the head of the Seokpo smelter. Bloomberg News | August 30, 2024 | 12:36 pm
Biden administration considering price support to backstop critical minerals projects The new policy would involve setting a price floor for certain projects, according to POLITICO. Staff Writer | August 30, 2024 | 9:41 am
Congo seeks new buyers for gold mined in eastern provinces The DRC government recently took full control of Primera Gold which had an exclusive contract to buy and sell gold mined in the east. Reuters | August 30, 2024 | 7:07 am
US sees bipartisan backing for Africa critical minerals plan The flagship of the plan — a railway project known as the Lobito corridor — is already far advanced. Bloomberg News | August 29, 2024 | 3:28 pm
US, Peru sign memorandum of understanding for cooperation on critical minerals The memorandum sets the direction for further collaboration in sector governance, investment, and global supply chain security. Reuters | August 29, 2024 | 2:58 pm
Midnight Sun shares plunge on Zambian exploration licence setback The company's licences for its Dumbwa and Mitu targets are unaffected. Staff Writer | August 29, 2024 | 2:21 pm