New study saves $1bn in upfront cost as SolGold shops Cascabel project Pre-production capital used for initial mine development, first process plant module and infrastructure is now estimated at $1.55 billion. Staff Writer | February 16, 2024 | 9:47 am
Côté mine in Ontario to enter production next month, IAMGOLD says Côté Gold will be the third largest gold mine in Canada with an expected mine life exceeding 18 years, the company said. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 16, 2024 | 8:54 am
Column: West challenges China’s critical minerals hold on Africa The West is now challenging China's tight grip on the mineral riches lying beneath the soil of the Congo and Zambia. Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 8:38 am
Three dead as bus carrying B2Gold employees attacked in Mali A bus transporting employees from the Fekola Mine was attacked about 75 km west of Bamako. Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 8:11 am
Indonesia, Vale agree price for divestment, minister says Share divestment is a condition required by authorities to extend Vale Indonesia's mining permit, which will otherwise end in 2025. Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 7:59 am
Australia lists nickel as ‘critical mineral’ to unlock billions in support The move opens the way for the crisis-hit industry to access billions of dollars in cheap government loans. Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 7:52 am
Mining People: Avalon Advanced, Fleet Space, Star Diamond, Bell Copper, Honey Badger, Silver Viper Key moves in the mining sector. Staff Writer | February 16, 2024 | 6:46 am
Peru approves $2 billion Antamina copper mine expansion Long-awaited permit will extend the life of Peru's largest copper mine, co-owned by Glencore, BHP, Teck and Mitsubishi, from 2028 to 2036. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 16, 2024 | 5:28 am
First Quantum exercises option over two licences as it looks to expand in Zambia The Canadian miner has not yet earned a stake in African Pioneer Zambia, the company that holds the copper licences. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 16, 2024 | 3:24 am
