New study saves $1bn in upfront cost as SolGold shops Cascabel project
Pre-production capital used for initial mine development, first process plant module and infrastructure is now estimated at $1.55 billion.
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Côté mine in Ontario to enter production next month, IAMGOLD says
Côté Gold will be the third largest gold mine in Canada with an expected mine life exceeding 18 years, the company said.
Column: West challenges China’s critical minerals hold on Africa
The West is now challenging China's tight grip on the mineral riches lying beneath the soil of the Congo and Zambia.
Three dead as bus carrying B2Gold employees attacked in Mali
A bus transporting employees from the Fekola Mine was attacked about 75 km west of Bamako.
Indonesia, Vale agree price for divestment, minister says
Share divestment is a condition required by authorities to extend Vale Indonesia's mining permit, which will otherwise end in 2025.
Australia lists nickel as ‘critical mineral’ to unlock billions in support
The move opens the way for the crisis-hit industry to access billions of dollars in cheap government loans.
Peru approves $2 billion Antamina copper mine expansion
Long-awaited permit will extend the life of Peru's largest copper mine, co-owned by Glencore, BHP, Teck and Mitsubishi, from 2028 to 2036.
First Quantum exercises option over two licences as it looks to expand in Zambia
The Canadian miner has not yet earned a stake in African Pioneer Zambia, the company that holds the copper licences.
Copper price bounces as analysts see short covering fueling big gains
Prices climbed as much as 1.5% to trade above $8,300 a ton on the London Metal Exchange on Thursday.
