Newmont CEO sees copper demand boom driving mining deals Tom Palmer pointed to artificial intelligence as a surprisingly large new source of copper demand. Reuters | June 6, 2024 | 7:01 am
Peru authorizes Barrick to explore mining at southern border Peru's constitution requires foreign private investment within 50 kilometers of the country's border to be approved by the cabinet of ministers. Reuters | June 6, 2024 | 6:57 am
Rio Tinto’s South African unit may resume mineral sands project halted by violence Richards Bay Minerals plans to take the Zulti South project to the Rio Tinto board for approvals in the first half of next year. Reuters | June 6, 2024 | 6:53 am
Russia to speed up sole lithium project to cut import reliance Russia plans to speed up its only lithium production project by 3-4 years from an originally planned 2030. Reuters | June 6, 2024 | 6:49 am
SolGold inks exploitation contract for Ecuador copper-gold project The document outlines legal and financial terms and conditions required for the development of SolGold's flagship Cascabel project. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2024 | 6:09 am
Pink sea pigs, transparent sea cucumbers discovered in area targeted by deep-sea miners A 45-day expedition to the Clarion Clipperton Zone discovered several species not previously described by science. Staff Writer | June 6, 2024 | 6:06 am
Gemfields unveils early gold estimates for Mozambique project Resource estimate for the Nairoto project suggests the presence of 103,000 ounces of gold averaging over two grams per tonne. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2024 | 4:25 am
Most energy and mining projects 20% over budget — study About $1.5bn invested in energy transition-related projects are at risk through 2030, research from Bain & Company shows. Staff Writer | June 6, 2024 | 2:00 am
How mining companies can break out of the talent trap — report New report by the Boston Consulting Group explores the impact of an aging workforce on mining companies and outlines what must be done to incentivize and attract young talent. Staff Writer | June 5, 2024 | 4:46 pm