December 20, 2019 Steenkampskraal rare earths mine ready to start construction It is considered the world's highest-grade rare earth mine, and has cleared the last permit needed to move forward.
December 19, 2019 Maverix closes on Kinross Gold royalty portfolio acquisition The transaction grants gold-focused Maverix access to output from a number of early stage development and exploration projects.
December 19, 2019 Orla Mining advances Camino Rojo toward production Construction of Camino Rojo is expected to start during the first half of 2020.
December 19, 2019 Eldorado takes 20% stake in QMX Gold This would give Eldorado a 19.99% stake in QMX.
December 19, 2019 AngloGold aims to produce 350,000–400,000 oz a year from Ghana mine The initial capital expenditure for the Obuasi mine remains in the range of $495 million to $545 million.
December 19, 2019 Brazil’s Bolsonaro says bill to open indigenous reserves to mining, agriculture ready The proposed rule would have to be approved by Congress, which goes on recess on Friday and doesn’t resume functions until February.
December 18, 2019 Takeover talks between gold miners Endeavour and Centamin hit a snag The Egypt-focused company has accused Endeavour of not providing key information to assess the value of a potential business combination.
December 17, 2019 Australia’s Metals X cuts 2020 tin output forecast for Tasmanian project Metals X suspended operations at Nifty in Western Australia last month.
December 17, 2019 Yamana boosts dividend for second time this year The latest dividend hike follows the doubling of dividends announced in the third quarter.
December 17, 2019 India’s NMDC gets 20-year extension for four iron ore mines India's largest state-owned iron ore miner has received a 20-year extension for four mines.
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