Greenland bans uranium mining, blocking vast rare earths project
The ban affects the Kvanefjeld rare earths project, one of the world’s biggest, as it would have produced uranium as a by-product.
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Mountain Province Diamonds appoints new CEO
Mark Wall has more 25 years of experience in the mining industry and will take the president and CEO post on November 15.
i-80 Gold hails “substantial” economic opportunity at Granite Creek
PEA for the project, located near Nevada Gold Mine's Twin Creeks and Turquoise Ridge, supports both open pit and underground mines.
Asante Gold to start producing at Bibiani in 2022
The Canadian miner aims to produce about 190,000 ounces in the first 12 months, ramping up to 240,000oz annually for at least six years.
Gemfields finds largest emerald ever at Zambia mine
The 7,525-carat gemstone was named Chipembele, which means “rhino” in the local dialect of Bemba.
BHP sheds more Australian coal mines in $1.35 billion deal
The world’s largest miner has agreed to sell its 80% stake in BMC to Stanmore Resources, as part of its retreat from fossil fuels.
Minera Alamos pours first gold at Santana mine in Mexico
Gold was recovered from material stacked during summer and intended primarily to commission the carbon recovery plant and related systems.
Guinea junta names AngloGold executive as mines minister
Moussa Magassouba is a western educated mining engineer and fluent English speaker, with more than 20 years of experience in the industry and no political background.
Volkswagen CEO says Tesla factory will threaten German jobs
Herbert Diess told workers to brace for a deeper overhaul when Tesla starts ramping up production at its first European factory next year.
B2Gold sees imminent end to Mali row over Menankoto
CEO Clive Johnson said he is confident the permit renewal dispute will be resolved “over the course of the next few months."
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.
