Ionic wins licence to mine rare earths in UgandaThe Makuutu project has a geology similar to southern China's clay-type deposits, the cheapest and most accessible source of heavy REEs.Cecilia Jamasmie | October 20, 2023 | 6:08 am
Atlantic Lithium granted 15-year permit for Ghana mineIt comes as Ghana seeks to diversify away from gold…Cecilia Jamasmie | October 20, 2023 | 3:26 am
Codelco to buy Lithium Power for $244 millionThe acquisition would mark the Chilean copper giant's first foray…Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2023 | 3:28 am
Environmental and human rights assessment of Rio Tinto’s former Panguna copper mine begins The Panguna mine was operated by BCL, majority-owned by Rio Tinto, for 17 years from 1972 until 1989, when operations were suspended due to an uprising. Staff Writer | December 5, 2022 | 4:42 pm
Papua New Guinea PM Marape presses mining, energy giants to advance projects PNG wants progress on undeveloped projects as it sees opportunities to boost resource sales to Asia. Reuters | December 5, 2022 | 3:30 am
Goro nickel mine faces increased regulation after tailings leak The mine was forced to reduce output due to a “limited release of salt-laden liquid” after heavy rains in August. Bloomberg News | November 30, 2022 | 1:40 pm
Fortescue keeps women on the top job with Fiona Hick’s appointment Hick replaces CEO Elizabeth Gaines, who stepped down in December 2021 and who will remain on Fortescue's board as a non-executive director. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2022 | 3:53 am
Visualization: Lion One traces bonanza gold grades at Tuvatu depth The latest assay results reveal how the company traces bonanza-grade intercepts in a new feeder zone. Henry Lazenby | November 25, 2022 | 3:42 pm
Rio Tinto-Turquoise Hill takeover vote set for December 9 Turquoise Hill's shareholders vote has been repeatedly delayed because of the opposition of key minority investors and regulators' scrutiny. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 25, 2022 | 3:51 am
World’s biggest copper mine moves closer to strike More than 2,000 workers at Escondida mine in Chile ready to walk off the job on Nov. 28 and 30 if BHP does not meet their demands. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2022 | 10:15 am
Glencore, Metals Acquisition amend CSA copper mine sale deal Glencore will still receive $1.1bn for the copper mine in Australia, but the companies have changed payment terms. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 23, 2022 | 3:44 am
BHP says strike at Escondida copper mine “unjustifiable” BHP said the “forceful action” risks the safety of its workers and facilities and would hurt operations and Chile’s economy. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 16, 2022 | 5:34 am