November 9, 2023

Jiangxi Copper boosts stake in First Quantum 

The Chinese miner grew its interest in First Quantum to 18.5% from 18.3%, after buying a total of 1.35 million shares this week.

November 9, 2023

Li-Metal produces first batch of lithium metal ingots from scrap

Li-Metal’s reprocessing and casting technology reconfigures scrap lithium from sources such as lithium foil producers into ingots that may be used for anode production.

November 8, 2023

Canada announces $4 million funding to support international governance in mining

Canada’s investment will serve as core funding to the operations of the IGF Secretariat.

November 8, 2023

Rio Tinto, Codelco partner to find more copper in Chile

Through their Nuevo Cobre joint venture, the miners will explore and potentially develop copper assets in the top producing country.

November 8, 2023

Scientists propose plan to improve confidence in hydrogen-fueled vehicles

A predictive model is being proposed to let station operators know in advance when a problem might occur and minimize any disruptions.

November 8, 2023

Lucapa finds Angola mine’s second-largest diamond

The find of the 235-carat type IIa diamond at Lulo comes barely a week after Lucapa dug up a 208-carat rock at the same mine.

November 7, 2023

Embattled Scotgold Resources ready to go into administration

The owner of Cononish, Scotland's only operating gold and silver mine, has failed to secured investors to continue in business.

November 6, 2023

Taseko raises additional $100 million for Florence copper project

Tarus Mining Royalty Fund will contribute $50 million toward a royalty and Société Générale will provide a $50 million secured debt facility.

November 6, 2023

Barrick Gold boosts stake in Hercules amid takeovers craze

Barrick's $17 million investment in Hercules Silver grows its stake in the junior to about 12% from 2.7%.

November 5, 2023

Peru ramps up efforts to attract mining foreign investments

Peru officials are presenting the country as a place of macroeconomic solidity and favourable regulatory frameworks.