Mountain Province Diamonds adds claims to Kennady in Northwest Territories
The three new claims are located to the east of significant clusters of kimberlite indicator minerals, the company said.
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Ghana backs Chifeng Gold’s acquisition of Wassa mine
The Ghanaian government has okayed Chifeng's acquisition of Golden Star, which owns 90% of the Wassa gold mine.
BHP and Woodside to create global energy company
The merger of BHP’s oil and gas portfolio with Woodside will create a global top 10 independent energy company by production and the largest energy company listed on the ASX.
Canada Nickel expands footprint in Ontario with 13 new properties
The target properties are within a radius of 95 km of the company’s flagship Crawford nickel-cobalt project.
Glencore to close Italian zinc operation on power costs
The decision to close the plant, which has capacity of 100,000 tonnes a year, follows a sharp increase in power prices in Italy and the rest of Europe.
Floods, more rain in British Columbia disrupt Centerra and New Gold mines
Shipping of concentrate to port and delivery of some parts and consumables to the mines continue to be disrupted.
Chile elections may impact a third of the world’s copper supply
Leftist Gabriel Boric favours a more active role for the state and higher royalties, while extreme-right José Antonio Kast wants more private investment in state-owned Codelco and changes to mining property law.
Rio Tinto now the sole owner of Diavik diamond mine
Rio has acquired the 40% share held by partner Dominion Diamond, which has been released of all liabilities and obligations related to the mine.
SQM expects lithium prices to jump 50% before year-end
A sharp tightening of the market for lithium has seen prices double this year as demand is set to more than triple by 2025.
Zijin Mining to produce copper at Buritica gold mine
China’s No.1 gold producer plans to boost the capacity of its Colombian gold mine to produce copper and zinc.
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.
