Barrick, Newmont JV completed, world’s largest gold complex is born
The new business, yet to be named, will be owned 38.5% by Newmont Goldcorp and 61.5% by Barrick.
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Sandspring rethinks Toroparu in Guyana
Sandspring Resources is putting the finishing touches on a preliminary economic assessment for its Toroparu gold project in the South American country.
Guinea transfers oversight of state mining company to Presidency
The move will hand Alpha Conde more authority over the country’s holdings in some of the world’s biggest bauxite deposits.
Anglo steps up defense to repel Agarwal’s interest: Telegraph
Anglo American’s defense advisers are said to plan attacks on the quality of Vedanta’s portfolio compared to Anglo’s assets.
How energy-deprived areas benefit from vanadium redox batteries
Vanadium redox flow batteries have a 20+ year lifespan and at the end of the battery’s mechanical life, the electrolyte can be re-used over and over again.
Experts say increased demand for solar panels causes spike in silver prices
British researchers analyzed a series of datasets from the London Bullion Market, installed solar energy capacity and solar gross electricity production between 1990 and 2016.
MMG’s Las Bambas copper mine threatened with new blockade
The Nueva Fuerabamba community is willing to organize a new blockade if the government doesn’t archive the criminal complaints filed against members of his community taking part in the protests against Las Bambas in Peru.
Lithium use in electric cars sold around the world surges 76%
Shifting battery chemistries sees lithium deployment outpace global electric car sales volume growth – report.
Congo Republic ships first iron ore ahead of expected production boom
A ship loaded with 23,000 tonnes of ore set sail for China Friday, where it will be processed for a European buyer.
