UN to start taking deep-sea mining applications this July

The decision came after the International Seabed Authority spent the past two weeks debating standards for the new and controversial practice.

Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 3:46 pm

Danakali sells stake in flagship Colluli potash project in Eritrea

Buyers Sichuan Road and Bridge Group have paid $105 million. A second instalment of $16 million is expected within the next six months

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2023 | 6:20 am

Barrick Gold, PNG ink new deal to restart Porgera mine

Through the New Porgera Progress Agreement all parties have committed to resume operations as soon as possible.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2023 | 3:43 am

Sibanye-Stillwater to hand $20 million to New Century

Sibanye's emergency financial support for its takeover target New Century flagged output losses that will impact short-term liquidity.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2023 | 3:56 am

BHP seeks to tighten grip on South America’s copper sector

BHP officials met with Argentinian authorities this week, expressing interest in increasing investments in the San Juan province.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 1, 2023 | 6:52 am

Jindalee claims McDermitt project is the largest lithium deposit in US

The Australian miner says its project, on the Nevada-Oregon border, has overtaken Lithium America’s Thacker pass by contained lithium in mineral resource.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 27, 2023 | 3:57 am

Rio Tinto halves dividend on 41% annual profit drop

Rio's bottom line was hit by weaker iron ore prices as demand from China slowed, as well as higher labour and material costs.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2023 | 3:33 am

Ghana mining fund mulls multi-million investment in Atlantic Lithium

Ghana's state-owned Minerals Income Investment Fund plans to take an equity stake in Atlantic with up to a $30 million investment.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 17, 2023 | 3:44 am

France grants loan to Eramet’s SLN nickel unit to avert collapse

The French government has agreed to grant a 40 million euro loan to SLN.

Reuters | February 13, 2023 | 9:57 am

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