Lucky Minerals arranges funding for first drill program at Fortuna, shares rise Proceeds will be used to fund the company's first drill program at the Fortuna gold project in Ecuador. Staff Writer | May 27, 2022 | 8:56 am
Copper price breaks three days of losses on China recovery hopes Shanghai took more gradual steps on Friday towards lifting its covid-19 lockdown. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 27, 2022 | 8:08 am
Sayona raises $136m for Quebec lithium project’s restart in 2023 The company published a positive pre‐feasibility study for the project this week, confirming the NAL operation’s technical and financial viability over a 27-year mine life. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 27, 2022 | 7:53 am
Billionaire’s seized mines pose quandary for new Zambian leader Hakainde Hichilema, who won power in August, has yet to say what he’ll do to revive Konkola Copper Mines Plc. Bloomberg News | May 27, 2022 | 7:18 am
POSCO Chemical plans to invest in $633m battery materials plant with GM In December, the two companies announced their plans to form a joint venture in North America. Reuters | May 27, 2022 | 7:08 am
Barrick Gold ups its ESG game in Tanzania It will spend $6 for every ounce of gold sold by its two local mines on improving healthcare, education and access to potable water. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2022 | 6:34 am
How sugar can help reduce CO2 emissions from coal-fired power plants A new, sponge-like material made from sugar and alkali metal salts can efficiently trap carbon dioxide in its cavities. Staff Writer | May 27, 2022 | 6:06 am
Mining People: Discovery Silver, GoldMining, Mountain Province, NioCorp Key moves in the mining sector. Staff Writer | May 27, 2022 | 6:00 am
Equinox and Sandstorm create new royalty company The two companies will sell royalties to Rosedale Resources to create Sandbox Royalties in a transaction worth $93.4 million. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2022 | 3:59 am