Namibia says just 42% of approved mining projects are operating
Namibia is the world’s third-largest uranium producer and is home to deposits of lithium as well as rare earth minerals.
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BHP seeking buyer for gold, copper mines in Brazil
The group is planning to sell the Brazilian copper and gold assets it acquired with the takeover of Oz Minerals.
Chilean fuel-to-forestry giant Copec explores green hydrogen, copper options
Empresas Copec, which still gets most of its profit from fossil fuels and wood products, is stepping up its foray into renewable energy and alternative fuels.
NextSource completes equipment upgrade for Molo graphite mine
The Madagascar mine is now meeting or exceeding recovery and grade expectations, consistently producing concentrate at a carbon content of between 95%-97%, the company said.
Yukon drill results beat resource model forecasts, Snowline Gold says
The results from the early season program come just two weeks after Snowline released similarly strong results from the first two drill holes of this year’s program.
Yukon government will not halt mining, despite First Nation’s concerns
The Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Nation had called for a pause to all mining and an independent investigation after the landslide at the facility where cyanide is used to extract gold.
Glencore holding 25,000t of zinc stocks after Zhairem ramp-up
Over the past five years, Glencore’s zinc production has shrunk, following sales of its shares of zinc projects in Bolivia and Peru.
Adriatic Metals CEO Paul Cronin resigns
Under Cronin's leadership, Adriatic went from explorer to silver producer in Bosnia in less than seven years.
Qatar invests $180m in US-backed fund to reduce China’s dominance in critical minerals
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has so far invested more than $450 million into projects across North and South America, Europe and Africa.
