July 9, 2019

Peru gives Southern Copper construction permit on delayed $1.4bn project

Southern Copper has spent years waiting for the final green light that consecutive governments had declined to give.

July 9, 2019

Lomiko Metals shares take off on new drill results

Today's results include multiple intercepts over 100 metres or exceeding 10% Cg (carbon flake graphite).

July 9, 2019

Nyrstar extends stoppage at Port Pirie smelter until late July

Port Pirie produced 160,000 tonnes of lead metal last year, down 7% from the previous year.

July 9, 2019

Medallion Resources eyes US, Canada for rare earth extraction plant

Rising trade tensions between the United States and China have sparked concerns that Beijing could leverage its dominant position as a supplier of rare earths.

July 9, 2019

Barrick gets ten more days to make formal offer for Acacia

The gold giant, which already owns 63.9% of the African company, now has until July 19 to come up with a firm offer for the remaining shares.

July 9, 2019

Greatland finds gold nuggets at Pilbara project

The British miner said the finding confirms the presence of mineralisation over several kilometres of strike.

July 9, 2019

South32 eyes Chile’s Caserones copper mine

The Australian miner is said to be mulling the acquisition of the operation, in a deal estimated at over $1 billion.

July 8, 2019

China’s gold hoard swells

Bullion has rallied to a six-year high in 2019 as investors bet on rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

July 8, 2019

Continental Gold closes C$25m financing with Eric Sprott

Continental says Newmont Goldcorp has until July 12 to exercise its right to maintain its ownership of the company in connection with the private placement.

July 8, 2019

Congolese army fires in the air during protest near Glencore plant

Glencore said in a statement that about 80 people had protested on the national road in the town of Luilu.