BHP inks exploration deal with Gates and Bezos-backed KoBold Metals
The world’s largest miner will use artificial intelligence tools developed by KoBold, a start-up backed by a coalition of billionaires.
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i-80 Gold to create Nevada complex through asset exchange with Nevada Gold Mines
The US-focused gold miner gains the Lone Tree and Buffalo Mountain properties, and related infrastructure.
SolGold to cut back on exploration projects to focus on Cascabel
The miner intends to shed 10 of the 72 exploration concessions held within its four subsidiaries in Ecuador.
Barrick, NovaGold closer to Donlin mine decision
After this year’s drilling season, the partners will likely turn their attention towards a feasibility study for the Alaska gold mine.
AngloGold eyes Argentina projects in partnership with Latin Metals
If they ink a definitive agreement, AngloGold could earn an initial 75% interest in three gold projects by paying $2.55m in cash plus $10m on exploration.
Namibia top court hands Deep-South small win in battle for copper project
The miner has successfully prevented anyone else from exploring its Haib copper project as battle over refused licence renewal continues.
IAMGOLD halts transport to and from Burkina Faso mine after attack
No passengers were hurt, but one police officer was injured while the convoy's security repelled the gunfire.
Chilean court backs Caserones environmental remediation plan
Environmental court has approved a $42 million compliance plan to rectify environmental damage in the country's north.
Centerra says 40 metres of water at Kumtor pit a threat to workers, environment
In the three months Kyrgyzstan has been running the seized mine, it has flooded with more water than Centerra ever saw collect in 25 years.
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.
