Uranium producer Niger launches mining sector overhaul
Niger has temporarily suspended the granting of new mining licenses, the first step in an audit of its mining sector.
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Glencore licenses Horne 5 operations to Falco Resources
The Horne 5 mine is to be developed below the historic Horne mine, which was operational from 1927 to 1976.
Endeavour Silver on track for end of year start at Terronera
Terronera has proven and probable reserves of 7.4 million tonnes grading 197 g/t silver and 2.25 g/t gold.
Hochschild meets annual guidance, targets 15% output increase in 2024
Its overall production target for 2024 is set at 343,000-360,000 gold-equivalent ounces.
Thailand aims for lithium output in two years, boosting EV ambitions
Southeast Asia's largest car producer and exporter wants to convert about 30% of its annual vehicle production into EVs by 2030.
Graphic: Tin shackled by surplus, but green industry demand poised to mop up supplies
Tin prices have dropped 20% to around $26,500 a metric ton, since hitting a six-month high at $32,680 in January last year.
Australia’s oldest listed investment firm says lithium stocks turning attractive
Australian Foundation Investment Company is starting to look at the sector and last year bought a small position in diversified miner Mineral Resources.
Column: Funds sell copper as weak demand trumps supply pressures
Funds are adopting an increasingly bearish stance in the copper market, preferring to focus on a globally weak demand picture rather than signs of supply-chain stress.
New Caledonia’s Prony Resources faces cash crunch on nickel slump
Companies in other high-cost nickel-producing regions have announced restructurings and writedowns as prices have dropped.
