March 24, 2021 Indian police charge 71 anti-Vedanta protesters over 2018 violence Police opened fire to beat back the protesters in the southern seaside town of Thoothukudi where 13 people were killed, causing national outrage and the subsequent closure of the Sterlite…
March 24, 2021 Mexico eyes bigger role in lithium, sees speculation in mining concessions Earlier this month, Lopez Obrador said his government was studying a proposal by a lawmaker in his ruling party to nationalize lithium production.
March 24, 2021 Lucara completes mandate for Karowe expansion The existing open pit operation is expected to wind down by 2025.
March 24, 2021 Cornish Metals granted key permit for United Downs Cornwall mineral authority’s concession of development rights will allow Cornish Metal to begin drilling at the copper-tin project.
March 24, 2021 Taseko wins court battle over Florence copper project The appeals court upheld Florence Copper's right to mine its property within the town, and confirmed the awarding of $1.7 million in legal fees and costs to Florence Copper.
March 24, 2021 Canadian miner meets Mexican officials over labor dispute Americas Gold and Silver has been embroiled in a labor dispute at the San Rafael mine.
March 24, 2021 Musk grabs Elon lithium project in Quebec Musk Metals, known until early March as Gold Plus Mining, is adding the battery metal to its gold-focused portfolio.
March 24, 2021 Granada searches for gold, finds critical minerals The British Columbia-based company discovered scandium, rubidium, and cesium at its Granada Gold Mine property in Quebec.
March 24, 2021 Cordoba restarts PFS work at San Matías project Three drill rigs are operating under the protection of Colombian police and the military following an operation that apprehended several people extracting gold illegally at the site.
March 24, 2021 Mitsui & Co. boosts stake in Collahuasi copper mine Deal leaves the Japanese trading house with a 12% interest in the open-pit operation, the world's second largest copper mine.
Gabon to audit mining deals as reforms start amid IMF talks As part of discussions with the multilateral lender, President Brice Oligui Nguema “has demanded the full publication of all mining agreements". December 19, 2025 | 10:51 am