Codelco to push forward maiden lithium exploration in Maricunga Codelco said that various permits had been processed last year to begin the exploration. Reuters | January 10, 2022 | 10:50 am
Barrick says Mali mines unaffected by ECOWAS sanctions Barrick said its mines had sufficient stocks and stores to continue operating normally. Reuters | January 10, 2022 | 9:52 am
Mali shuts borders, recalls ambassadors after regional sanctions Mali is Africa’s third-biggest gold producer and companies including Barrick and B2Gold have operations in the country. Bloomberg News | January 10, 2022 | 9:44 am
i-80 Gold CEO boosts share ownership Ewan Downie has increased his ownership in the company to approximately 5 million common shares, or 2.09%. MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 10, 2022 | 9:25 am
Mawson receives key decisions for Rajapalot gold-cobalt project in Finland Lapland council voted 42-6 in favour of developing the deposit. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | January 10, 2022 | 7:47 am
Heavy rains force miners to halt operations in southeast Brazil Vale has partially suspended operations at its Southeastern and Southern iron ore systems due to the bad weather. Reuters | January 10, 2022 | 7:34 am
Copper-based artificial photosynthesis device advances research into solar fuels The device is known as a photoelectrochemical cell and it is made of copper oxide, or cuprous oxide, a promising artificial photosynthesis material. MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 10, 2022 | 6:06 am
Ivanhoe to produce up to 340,000 tonnes of copper at DRC mine in 2022 The Canadian miner said its Kamoa-Kakula complex produced 105,884 tonnes of copper concentrate last year, topping guidance. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2022 | 5:03 am
BHP back to Africa with Tanzania nickel investment It will initially invest $40 million in the Kabanga project, regarded as the world’s largest development-ready, high-grade nickel sulphide deposit. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2022 | 3:07 am