Newmont Goldcorp’s Ahafo mill in Ghana yields first ore after expansion

The upgrade is expected to increase average annual gold production at Ahafo by between 75,000 and 100,000 ounces for the first five years, starting in 2020.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 3, 2019 | 9:07 am

Lucapa Diamond cuts debt related to building Mothae mine

Lucapa Diamond profit up, hits record production at African mines

The Australian miner posted a $1.1 million profit for the six months to June, compared to the $4.3 million it lost in the same period last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 3, 2019 | 4:14 am

Antofagasta copper output falls but keeps 2020 guidance

Top miners in Chile sign deal to help country’s small producers

Major global producers will rent part of their properties to small-scale miners.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2019 | 9:37 am

Canada injects millions into EVs, energy-efficient mining technology projects

One of the initiatives is expected to reduce energy consumption at mine sites, cut costs and make remote operations more productive.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2019 | 4:23 am

Rio Tinto to kick off pre-striping at massive Koodaideri iron ore mine

Work will start in November and includes mobilization and site establishment, clearing, drilling and construction of access roads.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 29, 2019 | 10:25 am

Galaxy Resources bottom-line hit by Mt Cattlin lithium mine charge

Net loss for the six months ended June 30 was $171.9 million, compared with a profit of $11.5 million a year earlier.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 29, 2019 | 4:19 am

Scotgold looks for new targets as it readies to open Scotland’s first commercial gold mine

Scotland’s first commercial gold mine to open in early 2020

Access to ore is still expected by December and the company plans to stockpile ore in the period leading to the beginning of operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 28, 2019 | 9:32 am

Canada’s Crystal Peak receives US approval for massive potash mine in Utah

The Department of the Interior’s decision also enables the Toronto-based miner to accelerate financing and off-take deals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 28, 2019 | 4:23 am

Lithium’s 1,200% Frenzy Tempered by Blip in China’s EV Market

Lithium glut, EV subsidy cuts take toll on major producers

Prices for the battery metal have fallen by more than 40% over the past year, knocking top producers' profits and share price gains.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 27, 2019 | 9:07 am

Opposition to Canadian miner’s planned gold mine in Turkey mounts

Recently published images obtained with the help of drones and satellites show what is supposed to be evidence of massive deforestation around Alamos Gold's Kirazli project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 27, 2019 | 4:53 am