Ambler road decision now expected by mid-2024 The US government has pushed its resolution on the road that would give access to untouched deposits in north-western Alaska. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2023 | 4:13 am
Emerging lithium supplier Argentina says it’s close to US deal under IRA Argentina has been lobbying to get in on President Joe Biden’s electric-vehicle drive. Bloomberg News | May 23, 2023 | 3:57 pm
Hummingbird begins hot commissioning of Kouroussa gold mine in Guinea The Kouroussa mine is forecast to produce an average of 100,000 oz. per annum over an initial seven-year life. Staff Writer | May 23, 2023 | 3:10 pm
Chinalco expects to start Peru copper mine expansion no later than end-June Construction should start on its delayed $1.3 billion expansion project at the Toromocho copper mine in southern Peru in the next 30 days. Reuters | May 23, 2023 | 12:57 pm
Allkem, set for merger, talks up Argentina’s ‘enormous’ lithium riches Argentina has benefited, analysts say, from a decentralized and market-led model. Reuters | May 23, 2023 | 11:28 am
Copper-gold ratio suggests recession ahead The Gundlach ratio, which measures the relationship between copper and gold, is trading near the lowest levels since the start of 2021. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 23, 2023 | 11:06 am
Li-Metal says first to produce refined metal from lithium carbonate The company is piloting its patented process at its Markham, Ontario, facility. Staff Writer | May 23, 2023 | 10:35 am
St Barbara ends talks with Silver Lake on Leonara bid Silver Lake had raised the cash component of the proposal by A$44 million after St Barbara rejected its earlier offer of A$707 million. Reuters | May 23, 2023 | 10:19 am
Mining firms’ cash-raising lifts Toronto exchange as deals slow Firms in the materials sector have raised C$1.6 billion on the Toronto Stock Exchange since the beginning of 2023. Bloomberg News | May 23, 2023 | 10:12 am