Antofagasta, union extend talks to allow contract vote If the two groups fail to come to an agreement, workers will go on strike beginning on Dec. 19. Reuters | December 13, 2023 | 8:13 am
Manganese may pave the way for inclusion of organic light-emitting diodes in consumer electronics Manganese was the key ingredient in developing white and green organic light-emitting diodes displaying record high efficiency. Staff Writer | December 13, 2023 | 6:10 am
Eldorado Gold shares fall on lower reserves at Lamaque It posted a 5% decrease this year in proven and probable gold mineral reserves at specific assets within its Canadian portfolio. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2023 | 5:50 am
Petra Diamonds inks deal to sell idled Koffiefontein mine Petra has signed a non-binding deal with an unnamed party for the potential sale of the South African diamond mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2023 | 3:58 am
South Korea offers $29 billion in aid to battery makers amid metals war President Yoon Suk Yeol’s administration wants to boost competitiveness of the nation’s battery industry, from mining to recycling. Bloomberg News | December 12, 2023 | 5:35 pm
Record resources deals rescue a dim year for Australian bankers About $A111.3 billion of energy and mining deals have been announced in Australia year-to-date, accounting for almost half of all transactions in the country. Bloomberg News | December 12, 2023 | 5:34 pm
US sanctions Russian metals magnate Sviblov and gold, zinc firms The Ozernoye mine had drawn the attention of traders including Trafigura Group and Open Mineral. Bloomberg News | December 12, 2023 | 2:14 pm
Barrick says outside actors to blame in new abuse allegations at North Mara in Tanzania Barrick has repeatedly said in letters to MiningWatch that the company and the mine haven’t conducted forced evictions. Colin McClelland | December 12, 2023 | 12:53 pm
Fleet Space Technologies CEO appointed to Austmine board of directors Flavia Tata Nardini named to board of association for Australia’s mining equipment, technology and services sector, representing over 700 companies. Staff Writer | December 12, 2023 | 12:26 pm