October 1, 2019 India considers extending green permits for mines up for auctions Winning bidders of mines whose leases expire by March 2020 would be able to start operations without delay if the mine has valid environmental and forest approvals.
October 1, 2019 Lithium Americas, Ganfeng to build larger-scale mine in Argentina The Caucharí-Olaroz lithium project is now expected to produce 40,000 tonnes of battery-quality lithium carbonate annually for 40 years.
September 30, 2019 Silver Bull says its Mexico Sierra Mojada project “illegally” blockaded Silver Bull said it is in an ongoing legal battle with a cooperative of local miners.
September 30, 2019 Osisko Metals signs agreements with indigenous communities The company has signed two separate co-operation agreements that cover its Pine Point zinc-lead project.
September 30, 2019 Kinross hits pause on Russia after gold project deal The Toronto-based miner acquired the undeveloped Chulbatkan asset for $283 million in July.
September 30, 2019 Mexico’s president asks parties to resolve conflict at Penasquito gold mine Newmont said on Sep. 18 it had offered $25 million in community investments and land rental fees to resolve the conflict.
September 30, 2019 Australian lithium miner Altura seeks to refinance loan, widens annual loss Australian lithium producers have been facing difficulties in cutting supply amid plummeting prices due to lower demand from Chinese customers.
September 30, 2019 Premier pours first gold bar from El Niño mine The Canadian company started processing ore from the El Niño mine located at its 40%-owned South Arturo property in Nevada.
September 30, 2019 RWE targets climate neutrality by 2040 as sun sets on coal Plan fits with Germany’s 2038 goal to exit coal-fired power generation.
September 30, 2019 Rio Tinto cancels plans to sell or take public its Canadian iron ore unit Miner failed to settle on a suitable price with potential buyers.
How a reclusive ex-Glencore trader became Indonesia’s nickel king Arif Kurniawan has gone from earning paychecks at Glencore to controlling approximately a third of his country’s domestic trade in nickel ore. December 28, 2025 | 03:25 pm
