World Bank grants South Africa $1 billion loan for energy reform The funding will help facilitate “restructuring of the power sector” through the unbundling of state-owned utility Eskom. Bloomberg News | October 25, 2023 | 1:07 pm
Joc O’Rourke joins Rio Tinto board O’Rourke will stand for election at the annual general meetings of the company in 2024. Staff Writer | October 25, 2023 | 12:46 pm
Victoria Gold drills 5.8 g/t over 31 metres at Raven in Dublin Gulch camp Work on an updated Raven resource is now underway, said the company. Staff Writer | October 25, 2023 | 11:27 am
Wheaton invests $115 million plus silver stream in Mineral Park mine in Arizona Wheaton has agreed to purchase 100% of the silver produced by the mine over the project life. Staff Writer | October 25, 2023 | 11:24 am
Greenstone mine build reaches 90%, Equinox prepares for first gold pour in 2024 Pre-commissioning has started in part of the crushing circuit. Staff Writer | October 25, 2023 | 11:20 am
Metso expands alliance with Avalon for lithium processing in Ontario The agreement calls for Metso to provide testing and engineering equipment procurement and related services to develop and commercialize Avalon's lithium processing facility. Staff Writer | October 25, 2023 | 11:16 am
G7 announcement on Russian diamond ban expected by end of month The G7 held a technical meeting last week to discuss several proposals put forward by India, industry groups and Belgium. Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 10:11 am
Protests continue in Panama against First Quantum’s 20-year deal on Cobre Panama Since Monday, protests against the contract have led to clashes between protesters and the police and the closure of major roads. Staff Writer | October 25, 2023 | 9:55 am
Namibia’s battery metal ambitions rest on infrastructure, miners say The southern African country has significant deposits of lithium as well as rare earth minerals. Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 9:19 am
