February 22, 2022

South32 completes Sierra Gorda stake buy

The $1.4 billion deal marks the miner's entry into the world’s largest copper-producing country ahead of a forecast demand boom.

February 21, 2022

About 60 killed in blast at informal gold mine in Burkina Faso

The cause of the explosion in Poni province is not yet known.

February 18, 2022

Coastal GasLink work camp attacked in British Columbia

The attack occurred in the same area where opponents of the natural gas pipeline had set up an occupation camp and blockade for 59 days.

February 18, 2022

Hecla Mining silver reserves at second-highest level in 130 years

Hecla's proven and probable reserves of the precious metal hit the second highest level in the company's history to 200 million ounces.

February 17, 2022

Barrick Gold near Pueblo Viejo tailings decision

The country's energy and mines minister Antonio Almonte said a decision on the final location and conditions for the permit was imminent.

February 17, 2022

Resolute Mining ups Mali gold project resources estimate by 40%

The Tabakoroni gold deposit, part of the company's Syama complex, holds an estimate of 1.3 million ounces of the metal.

February 17, 2022

Newcrest flags delays at Havieron on ground conditions

Partner Greatland Gold, which holds 30% of the project, said the update was based on old figures and hailed Havieron’s potential for upside.

February 16, 2022

Appian Capital Advisory sells stake in Peak Rare Earths

The sale of Appian’s position was priced at A$0.99 per share, representing a substantial 24.5% premium to Peak’s shares pre-closing.

February 16, 2022

First Quantum hopes for speedy Cobre Panama contract renewal

The document, which has yet to be approved by Congress, will see First Quantum pay $375 million a year plus a royalty of 12% to 16% of the mine's gross…

February 16, 2022

Tesla secures 5-year lithium supply from Liontown

Australia's Liontown Resources will provide the EV giant with more 100,000 tonnes of lithium spodumene concentrate a year, starting in 2024.