May 24, 2023

Ambler road decision now expected by mid-2024

The US government has pushed its resolution on the road that would give access to untouched deposits in north-western Alaska.

May 23, 2023

Hummingbird begins hot commissioning of Kouroussa gold mine in Guinea

The Kouroussa mine is forecast to produce an average of 100,000 oz. per annum over an initial seven-year life.

May 23, 2023

Li-Metal says first to produce refined metal from lithium carbonate

The company is piloting its patented process at its Markham, Ontario, facility.

May 23, 2023

Copper dealt blow in battle for critical mineral status in the US

The Copper Development Association claims the USGS's refusal to include copper is based on old facts outside of its own 2022 methodology.

May 23, 2023

Adriatic Metals gears up for Bosnia-Herzegovina mine opening

A former silver mine that sat abandoned through the years of civil strife from the early 1990s will resume operations in November.

May 23, 2023

Alpha Lithium rejects buyout bid by Tecpetrol

Tecpetrol said it was prepared to engage with Alpha “immediately” and improve its $178 million all-cash offer.

May 22, 2023

International Graphite gets $3m grant from Australian gov’t for proposed mine at Springdale

Funding will be used to advance feasibility studies for the company’s proposed mine at Springdale, and advanced battery anode material manufacturing plant at Collie.

May 22, 2023

Dubai Diamond Exchange, Sotheby’s unveil world’s largest ruby

The Estrela de FURA – a 55.22 carat stone – is expected to fetch in excess of $30 million.

May 19, 2023

Zijin Mining halts Colombia gold mine on deadly attack

Illegal miners bombed a tunnel, killing two people and injured another 14, including four police officers.

May 19, 2023

Silver Lake ups bid for St Barbara’s Leonora gold complex by $29 million

This is the third time Silver Lake submitted an offer for St Barbara’s Leonora gold assets in Western Australia.