Positive under-the-radar trends for mining in Africa in 2024
The continent hosts more than half the planet’s platinum group metal, manganese and cobalt reserves – vital for certain battery storage technologies.
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CanAlaska reports exceptional uranium grades at Cameco JV
Drilling at the eastern Athabasca Basin site intersected 13.8% uranium equivalent over 16.8 metres.
Lilac appoints Raef Sully as chief executive officer
Sully, who joined Lilac as COO in July, was previously CEO of Nutrien’s $10 billion nitrogen and phosphate business unit.
New technique helps recover more copper, zinc, lead from slag
A sulfurization-reduction approach facilitates the efficient extraction of metals from slag.
Sweden to remove uranium ban
The Nordic country’s government under Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson intends to report by May 15 on how it can write new legislation.
West Red Lake raises $20m via gold-linked note financing
Proceeds will go towards developing the Madsen gold mine in Ontario.
Canada Rare Earth sets up supply operations in the DRC
The initial startup supply will be sourced from local artisanal mining cooperatives, promoting responsible sourcing, the company said.
Coeur raising $25 million via flow-through shares for Canadian project
Coeur acquired the Silvertip mine and mill in 2017 but ceased mining and processing in 2020.
Glencore banks on Anuri mine to extend life of Raglan nickel-copper project
The Raglan project has proven and probable reserves of 31.9 million tonnes grading 2.12% nickel, 0.81% copper and 0.05% cobalt.