Petra Diamonds mulls selling Williamson mine
The company noted it continues to engage in talks with Tanzania to bring the mine back online before year-end.
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OceanaGold to restart Didipio mine earlier than expected
The operation has been halted for over two years due to a dispute with a provincial government over the company’s license to operate.
Murders of environment and land defenders hit record high – report
A record 227 people were killed in 2020 for standing up against developments, including mining projects, a report by Global Witness shows.
Scientists working on autonomous swarms of robots to mine the Moon
NASA has granted a research team from the University of Arizona $500,000 to develop robots able to mine, excavate and even build simple structures on the Moon's surface.
Lundin Mining CEO to leave the post by year-end
Marie Inkster, one of very few females in top positions in the Canadian mining sector, joined Lundin in 2008 and served as CFO for ten years before being appointed president, CEO and director in 2018.
Harvard’s $42bn fund to end investment in fossil fuels
Harvard's massive endowment will support the world’s green energy transition.
Lucara board approves $514m Karowe mine expansion
Project is expected to extend the mine’s life for 20 years, until 2040, allowing Lucara to exploit the highest value part of the orebody.
Condor Gold charts two options for mining La India
One scenario considers a sole open pit, supplemented by two satellites pits, while the other is a mix of open pit and underground operations.
Asante Gold traces plan to fast-track Bibiani to production
The company hired Ghana-based Harlequin International to initiate the refurbishment of Bibiani's 3 million tonne per annum processing plant.
De Beers latest sale shows steady rebound in diamond market
The world’s top producer by value sold $515 million worth of rough diamonds, the largest figure for this time of year since 2016.
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.
