AngloGold names ex-BHP exec Calderon as new CEO
Appointment of the Colombian expert ends a nearly year-long head hunt that has weighed on the shares of the No. 3 gold miner.
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Condor Gold La India starter pits hold nearly 60,000 ounces of gold
The satellites pits are expected to quicken the payback period and enhance the La India project's economics.
Glencore names Kalidas Madhavpeddi as new chairman
Appointment comes one week after Gary Nagle replaced Ivan Glasenberg as CEO and marks a shift to new leadership for the company.
Nauru puts UN on two-year deadline to make deep-sea mining rules
The Pacific island nation has notified a United Nations body of plans to start deep-sea mining, giving the International Seabed Authority two years to complete long-running talks on rules governing the new and controversial industry.
Vale autonomous trucks have hauled 100Mt at Brucutu
The amount of ore transported is equivalent to the weight of 35,000 major soccer stadiums like the famous Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro.
General Motors moves to secure US-sourced lithium for its EVs
The US largest automaker is investing “multi millions” in a lithium project poised to become the country's largest by 2024.
Antofagasta secures copper supply deals with China smelters
The Chilean miner and China Copper, Jiangxi Copper, Tongling Nonferrous and Jinchuan Group are said to have reached early deals.
Myanmar army tightens grip on lucrative jade sector
Myanmar produces about 70% of the world's jade, but the industry is plagued by conflict, corruption and environmentally destructive practices.
Kingsgate to sell Chilean project to TDG Gold
The potential sale of the Nueva Esperanza gold-silver exploration project to TD Gold would bring Kingsgate about $22 million.
Vale commits $122 million to extend Manitoba nickel mines life
The investment, Vale's largest single one made at its Thompson operations, will extend current mining activities by 10 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.
