Sovereign Metals touts “outstanding” battery-grade graphite from Malawi project It has confirmed Kasiya's natural graphite presents a low-cost opportunity to develop lithium-ion battery supply chains outside of China. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2024 | 3:44 am
Codelco bids $500 million for stake in key Chile copper mine The proposal to acquire a 10% stake in the Quebrada Blanca mine from fellow state firm Enami is reportedly before the latter’s board. Bloomberg News | September 3, 2024 | 4:15 pm
Uranium market under pressure, but long-term outlook remains positive BMO expects uranium demand to grow by 2.9% yearly through 2035, driven by China’s push to build new reactors and the potential for reactor restarts in North America. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | September 3, 2024 | 4:02 pm
Poland seeks to rethink, not quash coal spin-offs, minister says The current government’s plans regarding the ownership of coal mines and polluting power plants aren’t clear. Bloomberg News | September 3, 2024 | 2:49 pm
Cerro de Pasco Resources sells Santander zinc mine in Peru In June 2023 the operation underwent curtailment due to weak zinc prices. Staff Writer | September 3, 2024 | 1:30 pm
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