Pensana starts building UK’s first rare earths refinery
The rare earth processing hub is backed by the government as part of its first critical minerals strategy, unveiled today.
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De Beers boosts 2022 guidance despite drop in output
The miner expects to produce 32m-34m carats, up from 30m-33m carats thanks to what it calls “robust demand” from US customers.
Caledonia Mining to buy one of Zimbabwe’s largest gold projects
The $53 million shares deal could more than double Caledonia's production, potentially making it Zimbabwe’s top gold miner.
Kenorland Minerals options Alaska copper project to Antofagasta
The Chilean miner could own 70% of the Tanacross copper-gold project in Alaska, by spending $30 million on exploration over eight years.
Drought, operational issues bring Antofagasta guidance down
The Chilean miner has lowered its full-year output target from 660,000-690,000 tonnes to 640,000-660,000 tonnes.
Gemfields on alert as insurgent attacks creep closer to Montepuez
An incident took place on July 13, about 30 km from the Cabo Delgado province's ruby mine, but operations have not been halted.
Barrick Gold, Pakistan set copper-gold project funding structure
Province where Reko Diq is located will benefit from its 25% ownership without having to contribute financially to construction and operations.
Gem Diamonds unearths 114-carat diamond at Letšeng
Diamonds larger than 100 carats recovered at the mine in Lesotho contribute between 70% and 80% of the company's revenue every year.
BHP to speed up $5.7 billion Jansen potash mine
BHP attempts to bring forward Stage 1 first production into 2026, which is expected to yield 4.35 million tonnes of potash per year.
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.
