Canadian juniors shifting focus to Africa, away from South America
Spending destined for South America drops by $600m, while share of funds raised for exploration projects in Africa doubles.
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Avesoro releases New Liberty underground PFS
AccoThe new Liberty project has a measured and indicated resource of 20.5 million tonnes at 2.66 g/t gold.
China’s iron ore futures fall as anti-smog measures weigh
The level 1 alert, the highest in China's four-tier pollution warning system, has been in place since March 1 and requires steel mills to curb output by 40%-70%.
Zimbabwe to scrap platinum and diamond mine ownership rules
Zimbabwe holds the world’s second-largest known reserves of platinum-group metals after South Africa, plus substantial deposits of gold, diamonds, lithium, iron ore, coal, chrome and nickel.
Chile’s Codelco continues lithium push despite slow progress — minister
Codelco will continue to develop its lithium assets, including committing $57 million for further exploration.
ArcelorMittal reaches railway deal, resumes output at Bosnia mine
Production at the mine was halted after talks on the deal with the Zeljeznice RS railway company collapsed last week.
Russia wants to join Luxembourg in space mining
Space mining has been the realm of science fiction, but a handful of firms and governments are pursuing the idea of making it a reality.
Newmont calls Nevada joint venture talks with Barrick ‘productive’
Barrick Chief Executive Mark Bristow and Newmont CEO Gary Goldberg met for dinner on Tuesday night in New York.
Platinum price: S. Africa output jump will push oversupply to 6-year high
Even though demand for the precious metal is growing for first time since 2015.
