Congo’s Gecamines offers $1 million to block Chinese deal with Chemaf Chemaf agreed to sell its assets to Chinese defence and industrial giant, China North Industries Corp, or Norinco in June. Reuters | November 22, 2024 | 7:54 am
Northvolt CEO steps down after bankruptcy filing Peter Carlsson, co-founder and leader of Northvolt since 2016, will remain as advisor as he quit a day after the firm filed for bankruptcy. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 22, 2024 | 3:44 am
Earth AI, Legacy Minerals make first greenfield palladium discovery using artificial intelligence The companies announced the verified discovery of one of the largest palladium mineral systems in Australia. Staff Writer | November 21, 2024 | 4:27 pm
Mexico’s proposed higher mining royalties could block nearly $7bn in investments The Mexican government proposed raising mining royalties under the argument that metal prices have risen in recent years. Reuters | November 21, 2024 | 2:30 pm
Ivanhoe’s Kipushi zinc mine in the DRC officially reopens The restart marked exactly a century since the mine first went into production. Staff Writer | November 21, 2024 | 10:48 am
Russia to continue buying diamonds through state fund in 2025 The Russian budget for 2025-2027 has set aside $1.55 billion for the purchase of precious metals and gems. Reuters | November 21, 2024 | 10:11 am
Troilus Gold brings potential funding from credit agencies to $1.3 billion The company has signed an additional LOI with Export Development Canada worth $300 million. Staff Writer | November 21, 2024 | 9:19 am
Mining People: BESTECH, Osisko Metals, Defense Metals, Soma Gold, TriStar Gold Key moves in the mining sector. Staff Writer | November 21, 2024 | 8:54 am
Osisko Development surges on permitting milestone for Cariboo gold project The company can now move forward the construction and operation of the underground mine, which is expected to deliver 164,000 oz. of gold production annually. Staff Writer | November 21, 2024 | 8:40 am