November 30, 2020

Hochschild halts San Jose operations in Argentina

The stoppage is not expected to affect the company's revised full year guidance.

November 30, 2020

Botswana Diamonds acquires Sekaka from embattled Petra

The acquisition of Sekaka grants the miner access to three prospecting licenses in the southern African country.

November 30, 2020

Iron hydroxide forms more easily on mineral surfaces than previously thought

Knowing the exact moment when iron hydroxide forms on quartz substrates can support water quality processes at acid mine drainage sites.

November 30, 2020

Nouveau Monde Graphite commits to all-electric fleet at Canadian mine site

The miner is advancing the procurement process for its fleet and charging infrastructure through an international call for pre-qualification.

November 30, 2020

US fund threatens Rio with legal action over Oyu Tolgoi

Pentwater Capital has joined the dispute over how to finance the underground copper project in Mongolia, with an "oppression" order warning.

November 29, 2020

Dominican Minister of Mines dismisses rumours that link Barrick’s advanced payments to tailings dam approval

Minister Antonio Almonte said that the approval of the Pueblo Viejo tailings dam will depend on the results of a detailed environmental impact assessment.

November 29, 2020

Cobalt demand from battery industry expected to grow in the next five years – report

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence says that positive sentiment around battery demand for cobalt chemicals is outweighing the bearish sentiment around metal demand from traditional markets.

November 29, 2020

Scientists find ideal conditions to produce high nickel-based batteries

The automotive industry has become interested in the use of high-Ni batteries for electric vehicles but their cathodes are prone to reactivity and instability when exposed to humidity.

November 27, 2020

Global Exploration Snapshot: Companies with exciting projects on the go

Eight companies with assets poised for growth.

November 27, 2020

Candelaria workers union accepts Lundin’s new agreement

"The strike is effectively over," a Lundin spokesman said.