April 22, 2024 Adriatic Metals takes over as operator of Bosnian silver mine The Rupice deposit is part of Adriatic's recently opened Vares silver mine, the first operation to open in Europe in over a decade.
April 22, 2024 Gem Diamonds finds 169 carat stone in Lesotho This is the fourth greater than 100 carat Type II white diamond unearthed this year at the prolific Letšeng mine.
April 21, 2024 New process recovers five times more lithium from waste than existing technology Scientists discovered that aluminum hydroxide can adsorb five times more lithium than can be collected using previously developed adsorbent materials.
April 19, 2024 Porphyries: Deposits holding the winning trifecta with copper, gold, silver Porphyries are deposits perfectly positioned for a commodity supercycle.
April 18, 2024 Saudi Arabia nears $1bn deal for stake in Barrick’s Reko Diq Through its investment fund Manara Minerals, Saudi Arabia is seeking at least a 25% interest in the Reko Diq copper and gold project.
April 18, 2024 Solaris Resources inks fresh deal with Ecuador communities The improved agreement, inked by the Warints and Yawi people, emphasizes constructive dialogue and collaboration with local groups.
April 17, 2024 Biden – and steelmakers – promise US Steel will stay American US Steel Corp has agreed to be bought by Japan's Nippon Steel for $14.9 billion.
April 17, 2024 Arrests made, charges laid in largest gold heist in Canadian history Police investigated the heist last April at the country’s busiest airport that may have netted thieves more than C$20 million.
April 17, 2024 Zambia copper mines hit by state utility’s warning of power cuts The southern African nation, which relies on hydropower for 85% of its electricity generation, is experiencing rolling blackouts amid an ongoing drought.
April 17, 2024 Rio Tinto to favour development over acquisition of copper mines — exec Copper boss Bold Baatar says Rio's goal of producing 1 million tonnes of the metal annually within the next five years will be achieved through organic growth.
Gabon to audit mining deals as reforms start amid IMF talks As part of discussions with the multilateral lender, President Brice Oligui Nguema “has demanded the full publication of all mining agreements". December 19, 2025 | 10:51 am
