Burkina Faso plans to withdraw some mining permits, junta leader saysGold is the main export of the West African country.Reuters | October 5, 2024 | 12:43 pm
Ghanaians call on government to shut down all illegal gold minesGold is a mainstay of the Ghanaian economy, accounting for…Bloomberg News | October 4, 2024 | 4:11 pm
Iron-rich volcanoes may hold vast rare earth reserves, study findsRare earth element concentrations could be nearly 200 times higher…Staff Writer | October 4, 2024 | 9:07 am
Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa-Kakula achieves record copper production in August Copper complex in the DRC achieved a monthly production of 40,347 tonnes of copper in concentrate in August. Staff Writer | September 4, 2024 | 9:38 am
Blackrock Silver PEA nearly doubles value of Tonopah West project over costs The post-tax NPV (at a 5% discount rate) comes to $326 million, with capital spending of $178 million. Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | September 4, 2024 | 9:07 am
Bolivia shortlists four companies to develop lithium pilot plants China's CBC, Italy's Protecno, France's Eramet and Australia's Eau Lithium have made it to the second round of the tender. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2024 | 7:58 am
Russia launches major zinc concentrate plant after delays linked to fire, US sanctions Ozernoye aims to process up to 6 million tons of zinc ore when it reaches full capacity in 2025. Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 6:57 am
US Steel warns Nippon deal failure would put thousands of jobs at risk Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday said she wants US Steel to remain "American owned and operated." Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 6:54 am
Sovereign Metals touts “outstanding” battery-grade graphite from Malawi project It has confirmed Kasiya's natural graphite presents a low-cost opportunity to develop lithium-ion battery supply chains outside of China. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2024 | 3:44 am
Codelco bids $500 million for stake in key Chile copper mine The proposal to acquire a 10% stake in the Quebrada Blanca mine from fellow state firm Enami is reportedly before the latter’s board. Bloomberg News | September 3, 2024 | 4:15 pm
Cerro de Pasco Resources sells Santander zinc mine in Peru In June 2023 the operation underwent curtailment due to weak zinc prices. Staff Writer | September 3, 2024 | 1:30 pm
G Mining declares commercial production at Tocantinzinho gold mine in Brazil The milestone was achieved following 30 consecutive days of operations. Staff Writer | September 3, 2024 | 11:41 am