Guest Column: Critical minerals, Western security and the case for US leadership The International Energy Agency estimates an extra $800 billion of investment in new mining projects is needed by 2040 to meet the 1.5 °C target. Dominic Raab | September 3, 2024 | 12:14 pm
G Mining declares commercial production at Tocantinzinho gold mine in Brazil The milestone was achieved following 30 consecutive days of operations. Staff Writer | September 3, 2024 | 11:41 am
ON THE MOVE: Mining management and board changes The monthly publication tracks management and board appointments across Canada’s mining and mineral exploration industry. Staff Writer | September 3, 2024 | 11:20 am
US-backed Angola rail plan secures $200 million from key bank The Development Bank of Southern Africa has approved as much as $200 million for the Lobito corridor rail project. Bloomberg News | September 3, 2024 | 10:56 am
Miners are dumping every single ounce they produce Rising silver prices will, in theory, incentivize more production. But the costs of extraction are rising sharply. Stefan Gleason - Money Metals Exchange | September 3, 2024 | 10:52 am
Brazil miner MRN gets initial licence to extend life of bauxite project The company is backed by both Glencore and Rio Tinto. Reuters | September 3, 2024 | 10:51 am
Sinomine says its Tsumeb smelter contains over 700t of germanium Germanium is a critical mineral used in chipmaking, infrared technology, fibre optic cables and solar cells. Reuters | September 3, 2024 | 10:43 am
New Caledonian nickel firm KNS awaits new investor after furnace shutdown KNS stopped its mine and plant operations in March after commodity group Glencore decided to sell its interest. Reuters | September 3, 2024 | 10:07 am
BHP, Sandvik extend mining system partnership at Jansen potash project The new contract awarded to Sandvik has a value of approximately $180 million. Staff Writer | September 3, 2024 | 9:45 am