Cost of Ivanhoe’s giant copper project in Congo hits $1.3 billion
Initial production from Kakula, the first of at least three copper mines planned at Kamoa-Kakula, is scheduled for late 2021.
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Attack on Canadian miner in Burkina Faso threatens gold’s final frontier
West Africa has long been considered a risky prospect where political instability, volatile tax regimes and tricky relations with small-scale miners weigh heavily on boardrooms.
Pan Global acquires new property in Spain
The mines contain an estimated 160 million tonnes of mixed copper and polymetallic ore.
Prophecy applies for permits for massive Gibellini vanadium project
The Canadian miner said Nevada requires the submission of a water pollution control permit and a class II air quality permit.
Resolute gets key environmental permit to extend Queensland gold mine life
All major approvals are now in place for an expansion that could take annual production to 200,000 ounces of gold over a ten-year mine life.
Toyota to set up research venture to develop electric vehicles
Toyota set up a JV with Chinese electric car maker BYD as they ramp up efforts to produce zero emissions vehicles.
Bushveld Minerals closes Vanchem Vanadium acquisition for $53m
Total consideration for the acquisition was reduced from $68 million.
Semafo suspends operations at Boungou mine after Burkina Faso attack
The company said the Boungou mine site is secure, but operations are suspended out of respect to the victims and those impacted.
Lynas hunts for Malaysia waste storage site as deadline looms
Malaysia issued Lynas with a six-month licence renewal on Sept. 3.
