Barrick Gold reports Q2 profit beat on higher output, prices The company also benefited from higher production at its mines in Nevada and Papua New Guinea. Reuters | August 12, 2024 | 6:55 am
Lucara sales offer glimmer of hope to struggling diamond sector Lucara's Karowe mine in Botswana generated $41.3 million in revenue, a 7% increase from the same period last year. Staff Writer | August 12, 2024 | 6:34 am
Gold Fields buys Osisko in $1.6 billion cash deal The takeover grants the South African gold miner full ownership of the Windfall project in Canada, diversifying its portfolio. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 12, 2024 | 3:56 am
Zambia closes border with Congo, blocking key copper trade route The move follows protests in Congo that flared after the government of that country banned certain beverage imports from Zambia. Bloomberg News | August 11, 2024 | 12:59 pm
Chinese mining firm files judicial review against Ottawa The judicial review by Zijin could be a test case on how other Canadian companies approach their deal making with regards to Chinese investments. Reuters | August 11, 2024 | 12:30 pm
BHP launches Indigenous partnership plan in Canada The program aligns with the Australian miner's global ambition to create social value and operate with integrity. Staff Writer | August 11, 2024 | 12:12 pm
Arizona Lithium produces Saskatchewan’s first kilogram of battery-grade LCE In the near term, the Australia-based lithium developer is aiming to bring Pad #1 at the Prairie project into production by 2025. Staff Writer | August 11, 2024 | 10:41 am
Olympic gold medals are worth more than ever after cost of metals surged The raw materials that go into each medal have the potential to fetch about $900 each. Bloomberg News | August 11, 2024 | 10:26 am
Australia’s fledgling batteries downstream sector at a crossroads Albemarle’s recent call on Kemerton the latest hit to Australia’s downstream lithium ambitions as players call for government assistance. Kristie Batten | August 11, 2024 | 7:12 am