Barrick’s $3B buyback sets stage for North American spinoff
Barrick’s buyback push comes as soaring gold prices offset weaker output and Mali disruptions cloud operations.
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Cameco halts Saskatchewan uranium operations after floods
Flooding in northern Saskatchewan has disrupted supply routes to the McArthur River mine and Key Lake mill.
Blast from the Past: US deals blow to Canada over uranium contracts, Nov. 1959
Canada had become the world’s top uranium producer by 1958, with exports of the metal surpassing all others in value.
China gold output falls as investor demand for bars, coins jumps
Total production from domestic and imported raw materials fell 3.27% from a year earlier.
Rio Tinto considers raising stake in Argentina’s Los Azules copper project
Rio owns the stake in Los Azules through its copper technology venture Nuton.
Colombia urges Glencore to discuss Cerrejon coal mine closure with local authorities
Glencore operates the mine under concession, and the license is due to expire in 2034.
Cuba faces ‘devastating’ ripple effects from US hit to mining
Cuba has been suffering days-long blackouts that have only gotten worse since the US imposed a near-total energy blockade.
Rare Earths Americas surges after debut, bets on US discovery
Company says its the Shiloh exploration district in Georgia could fundamentally alter the US’ rare earth supply.
US and South Africa hold talks on mining deals, FT reports
Around 25 officials from both countries met in Johannesburg on Wednesday to discuss minerals co-operation, FT said.