Burkina Faso junta to strengthen control over mining sector Production sank 15% last year as the government battled a sprawling Islamist insurgency. Bloomberg News | February 6, 2023 | 10:39 am
Sibanye-Stillwater CEO shrugs off gold mega-merger Neal Froneman said he had "moved on" from the idea he floated two years ago of merging Sibanye with its South African peers. Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 10:07 am
Patriot lengthens lithium strike at Corvette in Quebec Patriot said the drill campaign’s main goals are to further define the CV5 pegmatite and improve the geological model for an indicated mineral resource. Staff Writer | February 6, 2023 | 10:04 am
US plans 200% tariff on Russia aluminum as soon as this week The move against aluminum also continues efforts by the US and European Union to blunt Russia’s role as global commodities powerhouse. Bloomberg News | February 6, 2023 | 10:01 am
Global copper smelting climbs in January to one-year peak – satellite data January is traditionally a strong month for copper production in China, while favourable economics also provided a boost. Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 9:54 am
Harmony Gold looks to green hydrogen, LNG for power Miners in South Africa are under pressure to find alternatives from investors anxious to meet goals on reducing carbon emissions. Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 9:50 am
Elemental Altus inks $5 million royalty deal with First Mining Upon completion, Elemental Altus would increase its global royalty land coverage by 20% (1,500 km2). Staff Writer | February 6, 2023 | 9:40 am
Wood Mackenzie launches new analytics service covering entire EV supply chain EVBSC is the most comprehensive industry analysis of the supply chain for electric vehicles and battery materials. Staff Writer | February 6, 2023 | 9:01 am
Savannah Resources aims to cut Portugal lithium mine’s direct emissions to zero The Barroso project's indirect emissions could be lowered by 54% from the original estimate, thanks to a reduction in power needs. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2023 | 8:25 am
