Senegal approves mining permit for Iamgold’s Boto project
The license was issued for an initial period of 20 years.
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Congo opens Chinese-owned Deziwa copper and cobalt mine
The deposit, around 35 kilometres east of Kolwezi, is estimated to hold 4.6 million tonnes of copper and 420,000 tonnes of cobalt.
Chile regulator backs SQM lithium production expansion
Chile’s Environmental Superintendent (SMA) said the ruling invalidating the miner's plan was "unfounded."
Iron price gains as China imports leap to over 1 billion tonnes
December cargo volumes highest since September 2018 as Beijing's economic stimulus pays off.
China rare earth exports rebound in December, but annual shipments lowest since 2015
Full-year rare earth shipments came in at 46,330 tonnes in 2019.
Mirasol enters option for Newmont’s Inca project
Newmont has identified five target areas, none of which have been drill tested.
Skeena’s stock up after releasing Eskay Creek results
Drill highlights include 36.9 metres of 14.73 g/t gold-equivalent.
Copper price rally builds on record Chinese demand
China's refined copper imports surge to highest in four years and concentrate shipments set third annual record.
Amazon tribes gather to plan resistance to Brazil government
Protected tribal lands have seen increasing invasions by illegal loggers and miners since Bolsonaro became president last year.