Major copper discoveries scarce as industry shuns greenfield exploration — reportOnly 14 of the 239 major deposits since 1990 were from the past decade, according to S&P Global.Staff Writer | September 29, 2024 | 9:08 am
BHP and Cobre to jointly explore for copper in BotswanaThe potential earn-in JV covers Cobre's Kitlanya West and East…Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2024 | 9:47 am
US closer to greenlighting ioneer’s Nevada lithium mineIf granted final approval, Rhyolite Ridge would be the first…Cecilia Jamasmie | September 19, 2024 | 5:33 am
K92 Mining enters new loan, offtake deal with Trafigura The company said the loan is "an important financial de-risking milestone" for delivering the Stage 3 and 4 expansions of the Kainantu gold mine. Staff Writer | June 19, 2024 | 9:06 am
Mineral Resources to shut Yilgarn iron ore hub The decision was partly triggered by the limited remaining life of the five operating mines that make up the hub. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2024 | 3:55 am
Newmont contracts Wood to enhance Papua New Guinea mine A contract totalling $18 million was given to Wood to support the capital works program at the the gold mining operation. Staff Writer | June 18, 2024 | 8:23 am
Mali approves Leo Lithium’s stake sale to Ganfeng The Australian company has also secured two outstanding permits for the Goulamina lithium project, in southern Mali. Staff Writer | June 14, 2024 | 3:55 am
Lion One’s Tuvatu starts full-scale mining as drills hit bonanza Fiji gold Tuvatu is slated to produce about 331,400 oz. per year over a five-year life. Henry Lazenby | June 5, 2024 | 1:34 pm
Silver Lake shareholders approve merger with Red 5 The $1.5bn deal creates Australia’s fifth largest gold producer. Staff Writer | May 31, 2024 | 3:39 am
Rio Tinto to keep New Zealand aluminum smelter running for another 20 years The new electricity arrangements include demand response agreements under which NZAS may be requested to reduce electricity consumption by up to a total of 185MW. Staff Writer | May 30, 2024 | 3:49 pm
Barrick’s Porgera mine operating without restriction after landslide More than 670 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide. Reuters | May 27, 2024 | 6:59 am
More than 670 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide, UN agency says The landslide hit a section of highway near the Porgera gold mine, operated by Barrick Gold. Reuters | May 26, 2024 | 10:53 am