SilverCrest Metals begins commissioning Las Chispas project in Mexico It said construction of the processing plant was completed ahead of schedule, adding it expects to reach commercial production by year-end. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2022 | 6:23 am
Populating Mars, the moon requires two key resources to be mineable first Before a key mineral is mined, the techniques to extract a more important resource need to be mastered first. Staff Writer | May 26, 2022 | 5:05 am
B2Gold to buy Aussie junior Oklo Resources Deal is valued at A$90 million ($64m) or 17.25 cents per share, representing a 127% premium on Oklo’s closing price on Wednesday. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2022 | 4:03 am
Glencore says bribery days are over. Now it has to prove it Glencore’s top leadership has been overhauled in the last few years and boss Gary Nagle says it’s a “different company.” Bloomberg News | May 26, 2022 | 3:52 am
South African labour union ends ArcelorMittal strike after signing wage deal NUMSA, which embarked on a strike on May 11 demanding a 10% wage hike, said it had agreed on a 6.5% increase across the board. Reuters | May 25, 2022 | 4:22 pm
The trouble with lithium Demand has outstripped supply, pushing prices up almost 500% in a year. Bloomberg News | May 25, 2022 | 4:14 pm
First Majestic sells La Guitarra silver mine to Sierra Madre in all-share deal worth $35 million ra believes the acquisition of the underground mine and the 500-tonne-per-day mill will help it advance towards its goal of becoming a mid-tier precious metals company. Staff Writer | May 25, 2022 | 2:00 pm
Lithium technology competition heats up as companies seize on new opportunities Nano One Materials to buy Johnson Matthey Battery Materials Canada for lithium-iron-phosphate cathode facility. Henry Lazenby | May 25, 2022 | 12:43 pm
Laurion confirms continuity of mineralization at polymetallic Ishkoday project in Ontario The latest assay results have confirmed the continuity of the A zone to the southwest by 160 metres since the previous exploration update. Staff Writer | May 25, 2022 | 12:14 pm