Vale confirms coming ‘announcement’ about Canada’s Voisey’s Bay mine
Government and company officials told CBC News that a "significant" mining announcement would take place on Monday.
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Northvolt begins building Europe’s largest lithium-ion battery plant
The battery cell maker is working on the first section of the factory, in Skellefteå in the north of Sweden, which will be completed in 2020 and produce eight gigawatt cell capacity per year.
Brazil’s President to change mining regulations as early as next week
Michel Temer is expected to issue a decree next week introducing key changes to mining rules that date back to the 1960s.
Rio Tinto signs JV exploration deal with China’s Minmetals
The companies are committed to explore for mineral deposits first in the Asian country and then the rest of the world .
OZ Minerals closer than ever to grabbing Brazil-focused Avanco
The takeover offer, which expires next week, offers great exploration potential because Avanco owns a vast landholding in the copper and iron ore-rich Carajás region, second only to giant Vale.
Impala Platinum gives Zimbabwe almost half of its mining land
The miner's Zimbabwean subsidiary, Zimplats, has released 23,903 hectares of its mining claims to the government.
Botswana Diamonds grabs rights for ‘high potential’ S. African prospect
Area is close to the Venetia mine, operated by De Beers, which delivers around 40% of South Africa’s annual diamond production.
Results of Gabriel’s lawsuit against Romania may be known late 2019
Company is seeking $4.4 billion in compensation for alleged losses related to its Rosia Montana gold and silver project, which Bucharest halted following relentless protests.
Angola eases controls over diamond sector, to double output in four years
President Joao Lourenço said changes aim at attracting more investment, increasing production and securing higher government revenue.
B2Gold opens major new solar farm at its Namibia mine
The plant is expected to improve B2Gold’s economic returns, reduce impacts on the environment and become a potential funding source for community development.
Wheaton lands $4.3B BHP silver stream, enters Australia
Major deals in Peru and Australia expand production reach and secure long-term precious metals supply streams.