Sigma Lithium to wrap up first phase of $5.1bn Brazil project next month
First phase commercial production at Sigma's Grota do Cirilo lithium hard rock project is expected in April 2023.
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BHP tries to avert strike at Escondida copper mine in Chile
The miner has reached a deal with unionized workers at the world’s largest copper mine, in an attempt to avoid a strike.
Endeavour Mining finds potential new flagship gold project in West Africa
The miner has made what it calls a "major" greenfield gold discovery on its 100%-owned Tanda-Iguela property in Côte d’Ivoire.
Massive emerald cluster sets new record at Gemfields auction
The Kafubu Cluster, found at the Kagem mine in Zambia in 2020, became the most expensive single emerald item ever sold by Gemfields.
Lucara extends sales deal with HB by 10 years
It allows Lucara sell its +10.8 carat diamond production from Karowe mine, which account for 60% to 70% of its revenue.
SQM expects high lithium prices to stay put
The world's second largest lithium miner also forecast global demand of the battery metal to grow this year by at least 40%.
BHP says strike at Escondida copper mine “unjustifiable”
BHP said the “forceful action” risks the safety of its workers and facilities and would hurt operations and Chile’s economy.
Newcrest resumes operations at Brucejack mine
The gold-silver mine in Canada was shut for three-and-a-half weeks, following the death of a worker.
Centamin to up Sukari mining rate by 31% with underground expansion
Independent study proves Sukari’s capacity has the potential to reach 1.5 million tonnes per annum.
Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease
The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting.
