China’s CMOC eyes further growth in Congo and beyond after taking cobalt crown CMOC last year became the world's No. 1 cobalt mining company with production of some 55,000 tons. Reuters | February 7, 2024 | 8:09 am
Vedanta weighs sale of minority stake in Zambian copper assets The company is talking to a range of financing partners to raise money for a restart of its Konkola Copper Mines unit. Reuters | February 7, 2024 | 7:56 am
Scientists develop solution to avoid gold particle corrosion Gold is generally resilient but if it’s in the form of tiny particles, it suffers negatively from heat, pressure, corrosion, oxidation and other conditions. Staff Writer | February 7, 2024 | 6:06 am
Pilbara Minerals upgrades offtake deal with Chengxin Lithium Pilbara will supply Chengxin 85,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate in 2024, followed by 150,000 tonnes in both 2025 and 2026. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2024 | 5:03 am
Ivanhoe, Trafigura to be first users of Lobito Atlantic Railway Corridor They will ship copper, cobalt and other critical minerals and metals from mines in the DRC to Angola’s port of Lobito via rail. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2024 | 3:50 am
Brazil prosecutors seek annulment of contract for Belo Sun gold mine The controversial mining project is located in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, near the Xingu river. Reuters | February 6, 2024 | 4:31 pm
Freeport-McMoRan names Kathleen Quirk as CEO Quirk will assume full responsibility for executive management of the business effective June 11. Staff Writer | February 6, 2024 | 4:28 pm
Canadian government aims to support First Quantum after mine closure order, minister says The Panama copper mine accounted for about 40% of First Quantum's revenue and its closure led to a near-halving of the company's market value. Reuters | February 6, 2024 | 2:13 pm
Video: Fundraising data reveal ‘bifurcated’ junior mining market Kai Hoffman, CEO of Soar Financial says last year was actually pretty good in terms of total funds raised. Northern Miner Staff | February 6, 2024 | 1:40 pm
