Codelco, SQM ink lithium partnership agreement
The two companies agreed to form a new company in which Codelco will have a majority stake.
Latest Stories
Cash-strapped Horizonte Minerals secures $20 million interim funding
The latest funding package ensures that the company has the liquidity to advance the required re-estimation work at Araguaia.
Surge Copper acquires 100% interest in Berg property from Centerra
The Berg property comprises nearly 350 sq. km. of land and is adjacent to Surge's remaining mineral claims in BC.
Andean Precious Metals adds eight years to Bolivia silver mine life
The update extends the mine's life well into 2028, far beyond its original 12-year expectancy that was supposed to end in 2020.
Silvercorp issues takeover offer for OreCorp
Canada’s Silvercorp Metals entered into a Bid Implementation Deed to acquire all of the shares it doesn’t already own of African gold developer OreCorp.
The biggest global mining news of 2023
A tumultuous year for the global mining industry: collapse of lithium prices, furious M&A activity, gold’s new record and state intervention in mining on a scale not seen in decades.
Vietnam official held over sand mining as sinkholes spread
The head of the An Giang province was arrested by police for allegedly helping a company illegally mine sand.
Guinea Alumina Corp will let Guinea use its fuel berth after blast
Despite the December 18 accident, the Guinea Alumina Corporation doesn't expect interruptions to its mining, rail and export activities.
London gold price benchmark breaks all-time high, LBMA says
The London gold price opened the year on Jan. 3 at $1,835.05 and has since risen by 12.7%.
