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Gold Fields, AngloGold JV in Ghana hits roadblock

Without the required approvals and a clear timeline from Ghana, the parties will focus on improvements to their respective assets for now.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2024 | 6:23 am

Regis Resources sues Australian minister over blocked gold mine

Miner is challenging Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek's decision, which blocked…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2024 | 3:45 am

Viridion JV signs MOU to secure rare earth magnet supply chain in Brazil

SENAI’s LabFab facility is targeting a ramp up in NdFeB…

Staff Writer | November 6, 2024 | 2:51 pm

Agnico Eagle, Teck among top winners of 2025 PDAC awards

The Bill Dennis Award goes to the exploration team who…

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | November 6, 2024 | 8:20 am

Gold price falls after sweeping Trump win boosts dollar

Trump's win could translate into a global trade conflict that…

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | November 6, 2024 | 6:36 am

Uranium Energy to buy Rio Tinto’s Wyoming assets for $175m

Deal includes the fully-licensed Sweetwater plant and would allow Uranium Energy to add 175 million pounds of historic resources.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2024 | 5:00 am

Gem Diamonds’ Letšeng mine yields 212-carat stone

It is the 13th diamond over 100-carat unearthed this year at the Lesotho mine.

Staff Writer | September 23, 2024 | 3:55 am

Yukon First Nations appeal BMC’s Kudz Ze Kayah project in court

Among the arguments, CBC reported, was the lack of consultation on the project’s economic feasibility.

Staff Writer | September 22, 2024 | 7:21 am

Vanadium is the new battery cathode chemistry, says Pure Lithium CEO

The company says it has found a way to make lithium metal batteries from scratch going from “from brine to battery” in less than 48 hours.

Amanda Stutt | September 20, 2024 | 3:47 pm

Short-seller blasts New Found Gold for lack of resource after drilling

Iceberg Research alleges the company is trying to hide the project’s lack of consistent gold mineralization.

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | September 20, 2024 | 11:55 am

Zambian miners resist state taking bigger stake in resources

The Zambia Chamber of Mines met with the mining ministry on Friday to “reach an amicable settlement” on the contested clause.

Bloomberg News | September 20, 2024 | 9:19 am

South32’s Arizona manganese plant tapped for $166m US government grant

The DOE funding would provide 30% of the cost of its proposed manganese production facility, said the Australian miner.

Staff Writer | September 20, 2024 | 8:24 am

Nippon Steel to sell $211 million in assets to manage debt amid US Steel deal

Nippon Steel plans to sell at least 30 billion yen in assets including real estate and inventories.

Reuters | September 20, 2024 | 7:33 am

Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting secures permit for McPhee iron ore mine

The McPhee Creek project, about 100km north of Rinehart's Roy Hill mine, was originally slated to begin ore production in 2023.

Staff Writer | September 20, 2024 | 4:04 am

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