Petra Diamonds mulls sale of loss-making Koffiefontein mine
Petra wants to offload the Koffiefontein diamond mine in South Africa, which reaches the end of its productive life in 2025.
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Apple, Tesla, Intel could be using conflict minerals due to faulty scheme
Global Witness says it is not the companies but the ITSCI certification scheme they rely on to vet their suppliers where the problem lies.
Newmont boosts investment in Yanacocha gold mine in Peru
Miner has increased its planned investments for sulfides project from $2.25bn to $2.5bn, with a firm decision to be made by year-end.
Teck Resources strikes deal to earn into Chile copper project
Golden Rim's Loreto copper project is 120 km north of Teck’s Quebrada Blanca, and it is surrounded by operations run by BHP and Codelco.
Rosatom, Nornickel to develop lithium project in Russia
The two Russian companies plan to develop the Kolmozerskoye lithium deposit in the country’s northwestern Murmansk region.
Kinross sells Chirano gold mine in Ghana to Asante in $225m deal
Kinross has agreed to sell its 90% interest in the Chirano mine to Asante Gold in a deal worth $225 million.
Chile constitution drafters reject mining-adverse proposal
The 52 articles rejected sought tightening up the protection of the country’s natural resources, including copper and lithium.
Codelco to create mining carbon footprint calculator
The free tool, to be available in the second half of the year, aims to help miners favour suppliers with the lowest footprint and emissions.
Mexico nationalizes lithium mining
The law, which came into force on Thursday, elevates lithium to the category of “strategic mineral” that belongs to the state.
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.
