South32 to sell Illawarra project for $1.65 billion CEO Graham Kerr said the deal will streamline the company's portfolio and unlock capital to invest in development projects in copper and zinc. Reuters | February 28, 2024 | 1:48 pm
Lithium investors are looking beyond price plunge, Chile minister says Chile’s government expects to lay out by March the broad terms of lithium contracts to be offered under a new public-private partnership model. Bloomberg News | February 28, 2024 | 11:49 am
Foremost Lithium applies for federal funds to advance Jean Lake in Manitoba The Manitoba government earlier provided a grant of C$300,000 to the company. Staff Writer | February 28, 2024 | 10:52 am
Australia considers tax credit for minerals processing, says industry group The government is considering a 10% production tax credit that would apply to companies developing processing facilities for critical minerals. Reuters | February 28, 2024 | 9:58 am
Harmony Gold to pay record interim dividend, extend life of Mponeng mine The miner will extend Mponeng’s life from seven to 20 years. Staff Writer | February 28, 2024 | 9:41 am
SSR withdraws guidance for Çöpler in light of mine disaster In 2023, the Çöpler mine produced 220,999 gold ounces. Staff Writer | February 28, 2024 | 8:55 am
Bearish demand expectations challenge iron ore’s price resilience Prices have fallen by nearly 8% since the end of the Lunar New Year holiday in China. Reuters | February 28, 2024 | 8:34 am
Brazil’s President Lula says he will not discuss Vale’s CEO succession Brazil's government was reported by local media as trying to interfere in Vale's succession. Reuters | February 28, 2024 | 8:20 am
McEwen drills 121.5 g/t over 0.4 metre at Stock gold mine Gold resources are up 31% year-over-year at both the Stock West and Stock Main zones. Staff Writer | February 28, 2024 | 8:04 am