December 11, 2018

Kirkland Lake Gold forecasts 10-15% production growth

Production growth in 2019 will be driven by its Fosterville mine in Australia.

December 11, 2018

Lithium Australia officially acquires Youanmi project

The project consists of three exploration licences in the Archean Yilgarn Block, 450 kilometres north-east of Perth.

December 11, 2018

Rio’s partner in Aussie copper project says nothing great about it so far

Antipa Minerals reported "weak mineralization" in a target area that is part of the Citadel project, which has been touted as likely rich in copper.

December 11, 2018

Anglo ending 2018 on high note, predicts higher output, lower costs

The diversified miner anticipates 2018 production to be 2% ahead of previous guidance and costs to be 5% below.

December 10, 2018

Tesla lithium supplier Kidman settles ownership row over Australian mine

The settlement unlocks payments by SQM that had been on ice during the dispute, and paves the way for development to get back on track

December 7, 2018

Bushveld Minerals fined for breaching AIM’s listing rules

The violations were the result of the South African miner failing to meet its regulatory obligations in relation to its undertaking to pay an exclusivity fee to the sellers of…

December 6, 2018

Malaysian uncertainties complicate Aussie miner Lynas’ growth plans

Lynas $800 million plant on the east coast Malaysia began operations in 2012 after long delays caused by legal challenges and environmental disputes.

December 6, 2018

Losing licence to operate new and biggest threat to miners — EY

Mining companies across the globe now consider the risk of losing their licence to operate as the biggest risk to their businesses in the next two years

December 5, 2018

Lucapa kicks off commercial production at Mothae diamond mine

The operation will add to the Perth-based company annual output, until now on depending on just one mine —  Lulo, in Angola.

December 5, 2018

Lynas mulls legal action as Malaysia conditions licence renewal

The Australian rare earths miner said it was disappointed with Malaysia's decision to impose new conditions on its licence to operate in the country, adding it was considering all options,…