De Beers to extend life of Namibia mines to 2042
Namdeb, a joint venture between the Namibian government and the diamond giant, has extended its land-based mines’ life by 20 years.
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Market value of on-road fuel cell vehicles to grow to $160bn by 2042 — report
A report by IDTechEx states that major automotive markets are planning for the significant deployment of fuel cell vehicles.
Barrick’s gold output rises nearly 5% sequentially on Argentine mine boost
In the three months ended Sept. 30, total preliminary gold production rose to 1.09 million ounces, from 1.04 million ounces in the previous quarter
Chile to open 400,000 tonnes of lithium reserves up for exploration
The copper-producing nation, which holds the world’s largest known lithium reserves, will tender for five quotas of 80,000 tonnes each.
Billionaire miner sees next fortune in rush for clean energy
Andrew Forrest has been scouring the planet’s far-flung regions including Kyrgyzstan and the DRC for investment opportunities.
Zinc price hits 14-year high as Nyrstar cuts output
The world’s second largest zinc producer said it would cut production by up to 50% at its three European smelters from Wednesday.
BC First Nations say river’s health can be restored without shutting down Rio Tinto smelter
Nechako River First Nations hope for a compromise that would restore river flows without having to remove the Kenney Dam and shut down Rio Tinto’s aluminum smelter in Kitimat, British Columbia.
Glencore sells Bolivian assets to Santacruz Silver Mining
The assets on a 100% basis, produced 6.4 million oz. silver-equivalent during the nine months ended on September 30.
Big miners reconsider Congo, Zambia risks as copper price surges
Major mining companies are looking to invest in countries they previously considered too risky.
