South Korea’s highest court rejects appeal from zinc smelter against shutdown The fate of the 400,000 metric ton-per-year smelter, the world's sixth-largest, has been closely watched as zinc prices soared 17.5% this year. Reuters | November 5, 2024 | 7:29 am
Indian government to sell 2.5% stake in Hindustan Zinc for $634m The Indian government currently holds a 29.54% stake in the company. Reuters | November 5, 2024 | 6:52 am
Codelco seeks permit for $650m Andina water project The plan is to funnel water from the mine's Ovejeria tailings, or mine waste, and other sources to the concentrator plant. Reuters | November 5, 2024 | 6:48 am
Pan African expands into Australia, halts Sudan project It has paid $54.2 million for full ownership of gold junior Tennant Consolidated Mining Group and its 50,000 gold-oz./y project. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 5, 2024 | 6:22 am
Kodal disputes Hainan’s claims over $15m Mali tax payment Hainan Mining says the $15m owed to the Mali government should be paid by Kodal, not the JV that owns the Bougouni lithium project. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 5, 2024 | 4:04 am
Japanese scientists use AI to boost sodium-ion battery density The team from Tokyo University of Science have leveraged AI to develop high-efficiency sodium-ion batteries. Staff Writer | November 5, 2024 | 3:58 am
Column: The US needs a clear, climate-focused mining strategy To maximize national and climate security, the US must constructively engage with the mining industry, regardless of who’s in the White House, writes Peter Bryant. Peter Bryant | November 4, 2024 | 4:19 pm
Column: Demand weakness helps cushion tin from supply problems Tin demand last year was weaker than expected and is on course for only a modest recovery in 2024, according to the International Tin Association. Reuters | November 4, 2024 | 1:55 pm
Dakota Gold infill drilling bodes well for Q1 Richmond Hill resource update The 17,000-metre drill campaign in South Dakota's Homestake District aims to expand on an initial resource reported in April. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | November 4, 2024 | 1:50 pm