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
Adriatic Metals produces first concentrate at Bosnian silver mine The plant's official opening will be in March after six years of exploration and a $200 million investment. Reuters | February 28, 2024 | 8:04 am
New technique helps recover more copper, zinc, lead from slag A sulfurization-reduction approach facilitates the efficient extraction of metals from slag. Staff Writer | February 28, 2024 | 6:06 am
Coeur raising $25 million via flow-through shares for Canadian project Coeur acquired the Silvertip mine and mill in 2017 but ceased mining and processing in 2020. Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 12:06 pm
Glencore banks on Anuri mine to extend life of Raglan nickel-copper project The Raglan project has proven and probable reserves of 31.9 million tonnes grading 2.12% nickel, 0.81% copper and 0.05% cobalt. Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 12:00 pm
Zambian president calls rail link connecting copper mines to Angolan port ‘once-in-lifetime’ break The Lobito corridor is central to the Biden administration’s plans to secure access to crucial metals for the energy transition in Zambia and neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. Bloomberg News | February 27, 2024 | 10:29 am
Sandfire America scores legal win for Montana copper project The company now has all the permits necessary to proceed with the Black Butte project. Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 9:14 am
Chinese money still chasing Canadian critical mining deals despite Ottawa’s scrutiny The inbound flow is raising hopes among some junior miners that it will be easier to find Chinese funding. Reuters | February 27, 2024 | 7:56 am
Indonesia mining ministry working to approve more nickel, tin quotas Miners and smelting companies have been concerned by delays in the approvals. Reuters | February 27, 2024 | 7:49 am