September 12, 2024

Russia’s Uranium One to build Bolivia’s first DLE plant

The $976 million direct lithium extraction plant will kick off operations in the second half of 2025.

September 12, 2024

Barrick says feasibility for Lumwana copper mine expansion expected year-end

The expansion would result in a life-of-mine average annual production of 240,000 tonnes, compared with the current average of 120,000 tonnes.

September 12, 2024

South Africa’s platinum output back to pre-covid levels on job cuts

The World Platinum Investment Council says more than 10,000 jobs have been lost in 2024 amid falling PGM prices.

September 12, 2024

Atlantic Lithium secures environmental permit for Ghana mine

The permit serves as Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency's approval for the company's proposed activities at the project.

September 11, 2024

Lundin CEO says potential buyers are eyeing its European mines

Lundin’s two copper and zinc mining operations in Europe — Sweden’s Zinkgruvan and Portugal’s Neves-Corvo — went on sale earlier this year.

September 11, 2024

Indigenous group takes fight against Rio Tinto Arizona copper mine to US Supreme Court

The appeal represents a last-ditch legal effort in a long-running case.

September 11, 2024

McEwen’s strong shallow Grey Fox assays prep expansion bid in Timmins gold zone

Highlights released on Wednesday include 7 metres grading 4.9 grams gold per tonne from 90 metres depth.

September 11, 2024

Diamond finds could extend NWT’s Misery mine ‘well past 2026,’ Burgundy says

In July, the crew found a fancy yellow diamond about 25 metres below the last planned mine level.

September 11, 2024

Codelco seals early contract deal with Ministro Hales union

The new three-year contract will take effect in December.

September 11, 2024

Brazilian police busts gang that moved 3 tonnes of illegal Amazon gold

The majority of the arrests and two dozen search and seizure warrants served were in the south of Para state, police said.