Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief

World’s No. 2 lithium miner SQM sees demand growing by 17% this year

The Chilean lithium producer expects demand to grow about 17% in 2019 to at least 315,000 tonnes, compared to the less than 260,000 tonnes it totalled last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2019 | 7:00 am

Zambia’s Chamber of Mines just deepened worries of sinking global copper output

Copper output in Africa’s second largest producing country could decline by as much as 100,000 tonnes this year, adding to recent, sharp declines at the world’s main producing nations.

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

Newcrest starts drilling at Greatland Gold’s project in Western Australia

The farm-in deal gives Newcrest the option to acquire 70% of the project by spending $65 million on exploration and development over five years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2019 | 6:50 am

Acacia blames Barrick for barring it from Tanzania talks, mulls takeover bid

Comments come after parent company Barrick Gold proposed to acquire all of the shares it does not already own in the Tanzanian miner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2019 | 3:49 am

BHP more bullish on long-term EV prospects

The world's largest miner has revised up expectations for electric vehicle sales and market penetration, but warns the electrification of the transport sector will proceed only as fast as the development of charging infrastructure does.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 21, 2019 | 7:45 am

Indoor rainforest maker to transform former Australian coal mine

UK-based charity The Eden project has partnered with Alcoa to build a $150 million eco-tourism attraction at the company’s former Anglesea coal mine in Australia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 21, 2019 | 7:13 am

Lynas to move upstream processing of rare earths from Malaysia to Australia

The Australian miner, the world's only major producer of rare earths outside China, said the A$500 million-plan ($346 million) aims to boost production, appease Malaysian regulators and fend off takeover attempts.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 21, 2019 | 4:55 am

Canada’s Pure Gold starts trading in London

The decision to take a dual listing comes as Canadian investors shun junior miners, preferring the buzz and growth potential of cannabis producers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 21, 2019 | 2:39 am

Canada injects $325K into ‘climate change adaptation’ for mining sector

Mining Association of Canada (MAC) will be in charge of developing program to give miners tools and knowledge needed to better plan for climate change.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 17, 2019 | 11:20 am

South African court clears way for Sibanye’s acquisition of Lonmin

The transaction would create the world’s No.2 platinum producer as Lonmin is the world’s third-largest while Sibanye-Stillwater is the fourth.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 17, 2019 | 7:00 am

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