Codelco kicks off underground mining at Chuquicamata
More than 8,000 tonnes of ore have already been extracted since early April.
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Alphamin begins commissioning Bisie tin mine in DRC
Commercial production at the tin mine, which is surrounded by dense forest, deeply weathered soils and experiences high rainfall, is expected in the second half of the year.
Guyana Goldfields CEO to go as miner settles proxy fight with founder
Scott Caldwell has agreed to stay as president and CEO of the Canadian gold miner while the search is underway.
Sirius Minerals secures JP Morgan backing to build UK’s biggest potash mine
The company's stock fell to its lowest in more than a year — likely a market reaction to the higher funding costs and dilution from the share placing.
Russia’s Nordgold injects another $70m into Guinea mine
Funds allowed Norgold to both extend Lefa mine’s life and improve efficiencies at the operation.
Newmont Goldcorp to halt operations at Mexico mine due to blockade
Access to its Peñasquito gold mine is being illegally block by a trucking contractor and some members of the Cedros community.
Australia’s Alliance Mineral inks key lithium deal with Chinese EV firm
Joint venture with Jiangxi Special Electric Motor, a major Chinese maker of engines for electric vehicles, will allow Alliance to participate in the downstream lithium products market without having to incur the capital costs or risk associated with the construction of a conversion facility.
Australia approves Cameco’s controversial uranium mine
Developing Yeelirrie, one of Australia’s biggest undeveloped uranium deposit, will depend on market conditions, said the company.
Australian junior Aurelia goes after Glencore copper mine
Aurelia Metals is in talks with the Swiss miner and commodity trader about a possible acquisition of CSA underground mine, which produced 48,000 tonnes of copper concentrate last year.
Expect cascade of mining M&A — PwC’s Braunsteiner
Recent mergers and acquisitions have brought the industry back into the spotlight, after years of speculation around how the sector could regain power, PwC's Canadian Mine report notes.
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.
