January 12, 2023

Superdeep diamond reveals new info on earth’s geological processes

A superdeep diamond recovered in Guinea has become the messenger of new information on plate tectonics.

January 11, 2023

Video: Alamos Gold tells the ‘Cinderella story’ of its Island gold mine

Few paid attention to the mine in 2015 when it was owned by Richmont Mines and gold was at $1,285 an ounce.  

January 11, 2023

Panama says First Quantum misleading investors

There still are more than a “few disagreements” between the parties, Panama's Ministry of Commerce and Industry said.

January 11, 2023

Norwest Energy urges shareholders to reject MinRes’ takeover bid

Norwest said the bid failed to recognize the value of the firm, which has stake in a major gas discovery in West Australia’s Perth Basin.

January 10, 2023

Vale evaluates offers for $2.5 billion base metals unit

Vale Base Metals, to be based in the UK, will have nickel mines in Canada and Indonesia, copper mines in Brazil, and interests in cobalt and platinum group metals.

January 10, 2023

First Quantum to appeal Panama order to halt giant copper mine

The Vancouver-based miner and Panama have been negotiating new tax terms on a mine that accounts for about 1.5% of global copper output.

January 9, 2023

Copper price at over 6-month peak as China reopens border

Mainland China opened sea and land crossings with Hong Kong and ended a requirement for incoming travelers to quarantine.

January 9, 2023

Anglo Asian Mining invests again in Libero Copper

Libero owns, or has the right to acquire, several copper exploration properties in North and South America.

January 9, 2023

Tianqi, IGO to buy Australian lithium junior Essential Metals

Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia, which is 51% owned by Tianqi and 49% by IGO Ltd, has offered A$136 million ($94m) for Essential.

January 8, 2023

Mining investments on the rise in Peru

Anglo American was the top investor in Peru in 2022 with $964 million.