Equinox calls Greenstone 85% complete, first gold pour in 2024 The project will be one of Canada’s largest gold projects, producing more than 5.0 million oz. of gold over its initial 14-year mine life. Staff Writer | August 1, 2023 | 10:04 am
China’s metals and mining investment overseas to hit record in 2023 – report Chinese investments and new contracts in the metals and mining sector topped $10 billion during the first half of 2023, a 131% growth year-on-year. Staff Writer | August 1, 2023 | 9:36 am
Central bank gold buying hits H1 record, says WGC Quarterly demand from central banks is in line with the longer-term positive trend, according to the World Gold Council. Staff Writer | August 1, 2023 | 9:33 am
Uranium price edges higher after Niger coup, further gains anticipated Niger was the second-largest supplier of natural uranium to the EU last year. Staff Writer | August 1, 2023 | 9:17 am
Chinese investment in coal-based steel mills still running hot Steelmakers received approvals from provincial authorities to invest about $100 billion in new coal-based mills over the past two-and-a-half years. Bloomberg News | August 1, 2023 | 8:14 am
Rio Tinto looking at possible lithium deals, Stausholm says The company would like to buy an asset in Canada, according to its CEO. Bloomberg News | August 1, 2023 | 8:07 am
Li-Cycle starts battery recycling operations at German plant The facility in Magdeburg has the capacity to process 10,000 metric tons of battery parts annually. Reuters | August 1, 2023 | 7:56 am
France’s Orano: uranium mining in Niger continues Earlier, some media reported that Orano's uranium exports had been interrupted. Reuters | August 1, 2023 | 7:53 am
Diamond sales at Debswana slump 17% on weak demand Debswana sold diamonds worth $2.179 billion in H1, compared to $2.622 billion in the same period last year. Reuters | August 1, 2023 | 7:48 am