February 8, 2019

American Manganese moves forward with plans to recycle lithium-ion battery materials

Together with an industry partner, the company built a pilot plant to recycle cobalt, nickel, manganese, and aluminum.

February 8, 2019

At least three Chilean copper mines halted due to heavy rain

Codelco has halted operations at its Chuquicamata and Ministro Hales copper mines; Freeport-McMoRan suspended El Abra.

February 7, 2019

Goldplay counts 47m equivalent ounces silver at San Marcial

The indicated resource totals 7.6 million tonnes grading 117 g/t silver, 0.5% zinc and 0.3% lead.

February 7, 2019

UEX eyes 2.94% Co and 2.08% Ni drilled over 4.5 metres at West Bear

Other assays were positive as well.

February 7, 2019

Troilus launches 40,000-metre drill campaign

Two phases are planned to de-risk and expand on the current resource report last November.

February 7, 2019

Codelco sees copper output drop 1.9% in 2018

Last year, Chile's total copper production rose by 6 percent to 5.83 million tonnes.

February 7, 2019

Balmoral extends known depth of Grasset deposit in Quebec

The junior explorer reported this week that Grasset’s H1 zone has now been intersected for 1,140 metres along strike.

February 7, 2019

Death toll rises to six at South Africa coal mine gas explosion

Rescue efforts were hampered by dangerously high levels of toxic gas underground.

February 7, 2019

Trilogy Metals, South32 increase exploration budget for Alaska projects

Each company will contribute an additional $1 million for exploration at the Upper Kobuk mineral projects.

February 7, 2019

First Quantum inks $2.7B refinancing deal

Company has signed a new $2.7-billion term loan and revolving credit facility, replacing the existing $1.5 billion one.