Zijin Mining to explore for lithium in DRC
The Chinese miner has launched its first lithium exploration project in a joint venture with DRC-owned firm Cominiere.
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Sibanye-Stillwater ditches $1bn Brazil copper and nickel deal
The assets were the Santa Rita nickel and Serrote copper mines, and would have boosted the miner's growing battery metals portfolio.
Silver Lake Resources grabs troubled Harte Gold
Deal hands Silver Lake the Sugar Zone gold mine in Ontario, Canada, which has been in commercial production since 2019.
Newcrest expands footprint in Canada with Pretium buy
Australian giant now owns the Brucejack mine, one of the highest-grade operating gold mines in the world.
BHP to delist from London exchange as unification approved
The company’s dual-listed structure, set to end on Jan. 31, comprised BHP Ltd listed in Sydney and BHP Plc listed in London.
Codelco adds 30 years to Andina copper mine
The $1.4bn Andina Transfer project turned the underground operation into an open pit mine located 3,500 metres above sea level, which holds 30% of Chile’s copper reserves.
Giant black diamond said to come from space could fetch $6.8 million
The 555.55-carat gem, dubbed "The Enigma," is the largest faceted fancy black diamond to ever be sold at an auction.
Newcrest closes in on Pretium as shareholders vote looms
The $2.8 billion acquisition is likely to be approved on Thursday, boosting the Australian miner's presence in the Americas.
Antofagasta says Chile water shortage to hit 2022 production
The company, which saw 2021 copper production drop by 1.7% to 721,500 tonnes, anticipates churning out 660,000 to 690,000 tonnes this year.
AngloGold closer to production in Nevada with Corvus takeover
The miner expects to produce its first gold from the Beatty district in Nevada, where it added several assets, over the next three years.
Brazil delays critical minerals areas auction
The regulator said funding shortfalls prevent it from covering the costs needed to move ahead with the tender process.
