Micromine to launch new mine planning tool for underground operations Micromine Advance is a brand-new tool designed to model the complexity of underground operations. Staff Writer | October 24, 2024 | 4:16 pm
Gold miners crippled by costs risk losing out on bullion’s boom Analysts had high hopes for the industry, with gold among the best-performing commodities this year, surging more than 30% on the outlook for lower interest rates and geopolitical turmoil. Bloomberg News | October 24, 2024 | 3:03 pm
Mali accuses Barrick Gold of breaching agreement, miner denies claims Mali's economy and mines ministries said Barrick had "not honoured the commitments to which it subscribed in the agreement." Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 2:41 pm
Quor Group names Bruce Boytim as new CEO Boytim will lead the company in its mission to deliver cutting-edge CTRM and supply chain solutions. Staff Writer | October 24, 2024 | 2:17 pm
Omai Gold fast-tracks Guyana drilling to speed resource update The company’s latest batch of assays from its 10,000-metre drilling campaign included 10.9 grams of gold per tonne over 7.5 metres. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | October 24, 2024 | 12:25 pm
Codelco says partner for Maricunga lithium project should be tapped by year-end The miner has been tasked with leading a government plan to boost state control over the production of lithium. Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 11:32 am
Biden administration approves ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine Ford and a joint venture between Toyota and Panasonic have agreed to buy lithium from the mine. Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 11:08 am
Arkansas lithium projects heat up with royalty battle, huge underground resource The Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission on Nov. 4 is to hear an application filed by those companies and others to potentially set the royalty rate. Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | October 24, 2024 | 10:48 am
Kinross Gold invests in New Brunswick-focused Puma Exploration Kinross can earn a 65% interest in Puma's three projects by spending at least C$16.75 million on exploration during a five-year period. Staff Writer | October 24, 2024 | 10:46 am