Saudi Arabia to scale up lithium expansion as it diversifies from oil State oil giant Aramco and Saudi mining company Ma’aden have joined forces to explore and produce energy transition minerals. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2025 | 5:57 am
Hummingbird reaches $16.4 million deal with Mali over Yanfolila mine Hummingbird will also waive value-added tax credit claims worth another $16 million in return for the renewal of key exploration permits. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2025 | 3:57 am
Barrick halts operations in Mali after $245m in gold seized The temporary suspension comes after the military-led government seized gold stocks from the Loulo-Gounkoto complex over the weekend. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 14, 2025 | 3:35 am
Zijin in talks to buy $6.4 billion China lithium miner Zijin, a global powerhouse in copper and gold, is advancing its push into the lithium sector with the potential acquisition of Zangge Mining. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2025 | 3:44 am
Canada disputes Trump’s claims of resource independence Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Trump’s assertion that America doesn't need anything from Canada was “simply false.” Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2025 | 4:12 am
Gemfields faces 21% tax as Zambia reinstates export duty Combined with an existing 6% mineral royalty tax, the 15% export duty on emeralds represents a significant tax burden for Gemfields. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 8, 2025 | 3:45 am