October 18, 2023

Paladin becomes sole owner of Michelin uranium project

With its JV partners now out of the picture, Paladin will work on defining a path forward for the project in Labrador, Canada.

October 18, 2023

Codelco to buy Lithium Power for $244 million

The acquisition would mark the Chilean copper giant's first foray into the lithium space, as part of the country's new public-private model for the sector.

October 17, 2023

Teck faces $8 million fine for alleged breach of environmental permit in Chile

It could face two "serious" charges around its Carmen de Andacollo copper-gold mine in Chile's central Coquimbo region.

October 17, 2023

Rio Tinto cuts Canadian iron ore guidance

The Iron Ore Company of Canada, in which Rio has a 60% interest, is now expected to reach 9.3-9.8mt, down from the 10-11mt set in July.

October 17, 2023

Newmont starts ramp-up at Peñasquito as strike ends

Return to normal operations at Mexico’s largest gold mine is expected to take several weeks, and Newmont vowed to update markets next week.

October 16, 2023

Winshear Gold moves on from Tanzania project, takes $30 million settlement

Winshear is one of three mining companies that have requested compensation from the Tanzania government through the ICSID tribunal.

October 16, 2023

Scotgold in advanced funding talks to avoid default

The embattled miner, which operates Scotland’s only gold mine, is close to securing enough funding from a new strategic investor.

October 16, 2023

Egyptian tycoon eyes stake in Barrick’s Reko Diq project

Egypt's second wealthiest person Naguib Sawiris says the potential investment would allow him to expand his business in Pakistan.

October 15, 2023

Indigenous groups in Peru’s northernmost department demand mining concession nullity

A 1000-hectare concession in the upper basin of the Nanay River is causing controversy in Peru.

October 12, 2023

Researchers monitor emissions from Africa’s Copperbelt mines from space

Using satellite data, researchers were able to quantify emissions from individual mines in Africa's Copperbelt.