Fortescue Metals ups stake in Candente Copper
Fortescue now owns almost 20% of Candente, which is advancing a large scale open-pit copper project in Peru.
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Kinross workers end strike at Mauritania mine
The shutdown, which began on May 5, is not expected to affect 2020 production.
Uralkali inks potash supply contract with India
Indian Potash Limited (IPL) will pay $230 per tonne, or 10 cents more than the price set between BPC and China.
World’s fourth-biggest diamond mine cuts output
Angola’s Sociedade Mineira de Catoca, which operates the namesake diamond mine in the country, cited weak demand.
Danakali closer to getting Eritrea potash project off the ground
Second-phase of development for the Colluli potash project will be completed in June.
Fresh study calls for moratorium on deep-sea mining
It warns that the impacts of nodule mining in the Pacific Ocean will be extensive, severe and last for generations.
Queensland passes law to jail mining bosses over deaths
Top executives face up to 20 years in prison and A$13 million ($8.6m), if found criminally negligent over workers' deaths.
Barrick, Japan Gold kick off exploration program
The partnership, known as Barrick Alliance, will evaluate 28 out of 30 gold projects in the country.
Vale after NYC real estate moguls for Simandou compensation
Vale alleges the $500 million it paid BSGR to partner in Guinea was fraudulently funnelled into Manhattan's real estate market.
Tianqi Lithium 6% stake up for sale
Move by Chengdu Tianqi Industry Group, which holds 36.04% in the lithium miner, seeks to shore up finances.
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.
