Peru approves expansion of Las Bambas copper mine despite protests The development will mainly be for the Chalcobamba pit and its associated infrastructure. Reuters | March 24, 2022 | 9:47 am
Gold price extends gains amid talks of further energy sanctions on Russia Elevated inflation prints “and geopolitical uncertainty should drive gold modestly higher,” analysts at Morgan Stanley said. Staff Writer | March 24, 2022 | 9:38 am
Ariana Resources rises on Newmont exploration alliance Newmont will invest $2.5 million to kickstart the exploration alliance’s activity in the Tethyan Belt. Henry Lazenby | March 24, 2022 | 9:35 am
China’s foreign minister meets Taliban leaders in Kabul Beijing has embraced the Taliban’s return to rule in Afghanistan, a diplomatic approach that could allow it to tap into the nation’s vast mineral resources. Bloomberg News | March 24, 2022 | 8:46 am
Gold mining firms should cooperate more with artisanal miners, WGC says Pressure has grown from governments and non-governmental organisations for more to be done to bring artisanal miners into the market. Reuters | March 24, 2022 | 8:34 am
Zijin to stop copper smelter in Serbia for overhaul Serbia's only copper smelting complex in the eastern town of Bor will be halted from April 20 until the end of July. Reuters | March 24, 2022 | 8:28 am
KGHM eyes acquisitions in renewable energy sector The miner is also eyeing acquisitions in the reprocessing of copper-bearing scrap. Reuters | March 24, 2022 | 8:24 am
Nickel turmoil is back as prices spike 15% again to hit limit Top physical traders warned that eye-watering margin calls are forcing them to reduce their activity. Bloomberg News | March 24, 2022 | 8:19 am
Bezos, Gates-backed KoBold Metals to begin Greenland drilling KoBold last year secured a 51% stake in the Disko-Nuussuaq project. Reuters | March 24, 2022 | 8:05 am
