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New Caledonian nickel firm KNS awaits new investor after furnace shutdown

KNS stopped its mine and plant operations in March after commodity group Glencore decided to sell its interest.

Reuters | September 3, 2024 | 10:07 am

KCGM — from unloved asset to Northern Star’s crown jewel

A former non-core asset of majors Barrick and Newmont, KCGM,…

Kristie Batten | August 25, 2024 | 8:22 am

Patriot Battery targets 400,000 t/y at Quebec lithium project

Patriot plans to make a final investment decision by 2027,…

Staff Writer | August 22, 2024 | 5:30 am

JV video: Dundee’s Clevr tech avoids cyanide in gold processing alternative

The new technologies come as the mining industry faces increasing…

Northern Miner Staff | August 21, 2024 | 10:46 am

Video: ‘Grade smearing’ the top industry disclosure flaw, Brent Cook says

Retail investors can struggle to make sense of drill results,…

Northern Miner Staff | August 14, 2024 | 1:05 pm

Macron calls state of emergency over protests in New Caledonia

The measure was taken after pro-independence protests left at least three dead and disrupted nickel production.

Bloomberg News | May 15, 2024 | 1:53 pm

Lucapa to sell majority stake in Lesotho diamond mine

The diamond miner is also discussing options for the 30% in the Mothae mine held by the government of Lesotho.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2024 | 3:20 am

Explorers need majors to fund innovation – report

There’s a deep disconnect between explorers and those deciding the future of exploration technology.

Colin McClelland | May 2, 2024 | 9:26 am

Mining stoppage adds to Eramet’s New Caledonia woes

Mining at the SLN unit has now been suspended since mid-April.

Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 4:47 am

Five Eyes countries working to fight critical minerals dumping, Canada minister says

Alliance partners are working on putting forward a response to tackle the price manipulation of critical metals.

Reuters | April 23, 2024 | 4:52 pm

Gold Road seeks stake in Greenstone Gold Mines

The Australian gold miner confirmed it is in talks to acquire Orion Resources' 40% stake in Canada’s Greenstone Gold Mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2024 | 3:44 am

Eramet reaches agreement to continue SLN’s New Caledonia operations

Its nickel subsidiary SLN is locked in a dispute with local authorities over financial guarantees.

Reuters | April 10, 2024 | 10:51 am

Silvercorp sells stake in Orecorp to Perseus Mining

Silvercorp is selling its 15.6% stake in OreCorp to Perseus Mining, which is poised to take control of the Africa-focused explorer by the end of next week.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 10, 2024 | 3:29 am

Rio Tinto promotes copper boss Bold Baatar to commercial chief

Baatar's role in the expansion of Oyu Tolgoi and the $6.2bn Simandou iron ore project highlights his suitability for the post.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 8, 2024 | 3:39 am

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