Amazon's mining treasure at stake as Bolsonaro leads Brazil vote

Belo Sun Mining rises after Brazil court overturns halt of Volta Grande gold project

The State Supreme Court overturned the suspension order as there was “no evidence of damage or harm to the riverside people” and “they were properly consulted".

Naimul Karim | July 20, 2022 | 1:17 pm

Wallbridge spins out nickel assets to focus on gold

Canadian company said it wants to focus on its core gold projects Fenelon and Martiniere, and is selling its Grasset and RUM projects in Quebec and its Sudbury and NW projects in Ontario.

Naimul Karim | July 13, 2022 | 2:12 pm

Rio2 to raise up to $135m for Fenix gold mine construction

Rio2 shares fall on EIA rejection of its Fenix Gold project in Chile

While Fenix meets the environmental regulations and requirements, it didn’t provide enough information on how it aims to eliminate the “adverse impacts” that the project will have on the area’s wildlife species.

Naimul Karim | June 24, 2022 | 10:50 am

PDAC 2022: Ecuador hopes to churn its mining ‘wheel’ despite opposition

Amidst talks of nationalization of mines and stricter regulations for miners in several jurisdictions across South America, Ecuador’s Energy Minister Xavier Vera promises a different path.

Naimul Karim | June 17, 2022 | 6:50 am

Sumitomo Metal, Sumitomo Corp hike Chile copper project cost estimate by 60%

PDAC 2022: As ESG drives metal demand and constrains supply, miners will have to innovate

Teck’s vice-president of sustainable development gave examples of how the company is attempting to solve operational issues through innovation — including using ideas from Star Trek.

Naimul Karim | June 16, 2022 | 7:57 am

Rio Tinto report reveals culture of sexual harassment, bullying and racism

Rio Tinto unveils changes following workplace survey that uncovered racism, harassment

RIO is designing new reporting mechanisms for its employees and training modules for top leaders to spot “unacceptable” behaviours in the workplace.

Naimul Karim | June 13, 2022 | 4:44 pm

China kicks off national survey of rare earth resources, amid threats of supply curbs

As demand for rare earths rises, world’s biggest producer might stop exporting them, says analyst

China, the world’s biggest producer of magnet rare earth oxides could stop exporting the group of minerals within the next decade due to increasing domestic demand and a shortage in global supply.

Naimul Karim | June 7, 2022 | 12:56 pm

MP Materials to go public in $1.5 bln SPAC deal

US needs to take urgent steps to prevent getting ‘shut out’ from critical minerals, says researcher

President Joe Biden authorized the Defense Production Act to increase battery metals production and reduce the country’s reliance on China and Russia.

Naimul Karim | June 1, 2022 | 6:46 am

Quebrada Blanca 2: Teck’s ‘first big piece’ to realign its energy goals

With the aim of rebalancing its portfolio towards metals needed for the energy transition, Teck Resources will look to finish constructing its biggest ever project by the end of 2022 and double its copper production.

Naimul Karim | May 31, 2022 | 2:17 pm