US imposes sanctions on Russian copper producer UMMC As of 2020, it was producing around 40% of Russian copper. Reuters | July 20, 2023 | 1:16 pm
Barrick Gold targeted by Russian cybercriminal group Clop in global data theft that hit Sun Life, Vancouver transit police Clop’s modus operandi is to demand ransom in return for not publishing the data stolen, or to sell it to a third party. Niall McGee - The Globe and Mail | July 20, 2023 | 11:28 am
Bolivia hikes lithium resources estimate to 23mt The new figure compares with a previous estimate of 21 million metric tons. Reuters | July 20, 2023 | 11:28 am
Elon Musk relieved that lithium prices are no longer insane Chinese prices of lithium carbonate, a refined form of the metal, have halved from a peak in mid-November as supply pressure eased. Bloomberg News | July 20, 2023 | 10:09 am
Zambia’s copper production seen falling to 14-year low Copper production will plunge to 682,431 tons, the Ministry of Finance & National Planning said in a report. Bloomberg News | July 20, 2023 | 10:03 am
Indian gold miner soars to 15-year high after asset-buying spree Deccan Gold Mines has rallied to its highest share price since 2008 after it went on a global buying spree following a struggle to mine locally. Bloomberg News | July 20, 2023 | 9:52 am
Orea amends deal with Nordgold regarding stake in French Guiana project In August 2022, Orea announced that it would be buying out Nordgold's majority stake in the 5-million-ounce project for C$100 million. Staff Writer | July 20, 2023 | 9:05 am
Probe Gold increases Novador resource estimate by 28% Drilling in 2022 converted an additional 1.99 million oz. to the measured and indicated category. Staff Writer | July 20, 2023 | 8:30 am
Egypt agrees framework for mining terms with Barrick Gold and Centamin Centamin said under framework, exploitation licences would be issued for a 30-year stabilized fiscal and legal regime. Reuters | July 20, 2023 | 8:23 am