Mexico greenlights First Majestic’s $320 million-acquisition of Primero
The approval was the final government agency’s permission the parties required to close the deal.
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Nutrien speeds up sale of $4bn-stake in Chilean lithium giant SQM
The world’s largest potash miner said it expected to have an announcement on the matter by the end of June.
Private firm takes on Codelco for control of Chile lithium deposit
Australia's Lithium Power International and Canada's Bearing Lithium have sued Chile to block state-run Codelco from exploiting a lithium deposit where both have claims.
Barrick grabs stake in Midas Gold, accesses promising Idaho project
The $38-million investment will give Barrick an almost 20%-stake in Midas Gold.
No ‘one-size-fits-all’ when making mines productive
With limited upside for precious metal prices, miners are refocusing on productivity.
Canadian-made responsible mining initiative answers global demand for supply chain transparency
The Mining Association of Canada’s (MAC) Toward Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative is an accountability program for social and environmental performance.
Gold to remain influenced by political uncertainties and geopolitical risk around the world
Political uncertainty, including Brexit negotiations, along with ongoing tensions in the Middle East will remain gold’s key drivers.
Indonesia grants tin export permits to 12 companies including PT Timah
The country's biggest tin miner PT Timah Tbk received a permit to ship 32,305 tonnes.
Glencore’s Congo woes throw spotlight on country’s cobalt dominance
Congo accounts for around 60 percent of global supply - estimated at around 110,000 tonnes this year.