CEO of sanctions-hit Nordgold steps down
Nordgold produces about one million troy ounces of gold a year from eight mines in Russia, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Kazakhstan.
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Australian state’s coal royalty hike could nudge others to follow suit – analysts
Queensland's bigger-than-expected hike in coal royalties could embolden other Australian states and resources-heavy countries around the world to make similar moves.
Congo administrator seizes bank accounts of CMOC cobalt mine, adviser says
An administrator appointed by a Congolese court to run the world's second-largest cobalt mine took control of the project's bank accounts after CMOC refused him access to the mine.
Global nickel market deficit falls in April to 200 tonnes
During the first four months of the year, the global market was in a deficit of 8,100 tonnes.
Piedmont Lithium looks abroad amid North Carolina uncertainty
Piedmont's first steps toward securing lithium supplies will be in Quebec or Ghana.
Zambians must benefit more from mining, minister says
"Going forward, I don't think there will be a mine where Zambia will own less than 20%," mines minister Paul Kabuswe said.
Chile copper workers begin nationwide strike over smelter closure
News of the strike comes amid an historic $583 million reinvestment plan for Codelco announced by the government.
New device allows for production of chameleon metal
The inspiration behind this work is what the group sees as a major barrier to advancing technology: the short supply of rhodium and palladium, globally, and their high prices.
Lithium Power to become sole owner of Chile project
Lithium Power is merging with its JV partners on the Maricunga project in Chile to become the asset’s sole owner.
