September 16, 2024

Tribal warfare kills at least 20 near Porgera mine in PNG, estimates UN

The mine was briefly forced to cease operations as the fighting intensified, according to media reports.

September 16, 2024

Daye copper plant in China to close for 3 months after fire

The stoppage could mean the release of copper raw materials to the market, which has faced unprecedented shortages this year.

September 16, 2024

Pasofino Gold receives $75 million cash offer

Upon approvals, the parties expect to enter into a definitive agreement in the fourth quarter of 2024, Pasofino said.

September 16, 2024

Thor Explorations expands in Côte d’Ivoire with Guitry gold project acquisition

The company has agreed to acquire 100% of the gold project from Endeavour Mining.

September 16, 2024

Atlantic Mining to pay Nova Scotia gold mine clean-up bond as it appeals conditions

Atlantic contends the provincial deadline for achieving water quality standards around the mine in Moose River is unreasonable.

September 16, 2024

Gowest Gold preps to go private as Chinese investors hold almost half of shares

The move coincides with some Canadian junior companies expressing frustration with the federal government for stymieing foreign investment in critical minerals.

September 16, 2024

Lucara recovers sixth diamond larger than 1,000 carats at Karowe mine in Botswana

Last month, the miner unearthed the second-largest diamond ever found.

September 16, 2024

Antofagasta to invest $3.5 billion in 2025 amid portfolio expansion

The miner is actively looking for copper projects in Peru that can yield at least 50,000 tonnes of the red metal for 10 years or more.

September 16, 2024

CarbonScape picks site for biographite production demo plant

CarbonScape is developing a low-cost and carbon-negative biographite made from wood biomass.

September 16, 2024

Ivanhoe Electric says Santa Cruz PFS on track for Q2 2025

The PFS will include a mine plan that will be supported by a new mineral resource and reserve estimate.