December 4, 2023 Western start-ups seek to break China’s grip on rare earths refining The existing standard to refine these strategic minerals is an expensive and dirty process that China has spent the past 30 years mastering.
December 4, 2023 CaNickel selling Bucko Lake nickel project to Cobalt One for $59 million The Bucko Lake mine operated from 2009 to 2012.
December 4, 2023 Argonaut Gold arranges $59 million bought deal public offering The net proceeds will be used to fund its Magino gold mine in Ontario and Florida Canyon gold mine in Nevada.
December 4, 2023 Ex-FBI leader advises Fenix mine in Guatemala after US drops sanctions Louis Freeh, who ran the bureau from 1993 to mid-2001, is leading Alix Partners in advising Swiss company Solway on revamping governance at the Fenix complex.
December 4, 2023 Ivanhoe Electric to acquire remaining interest in Peru-focused Kaizen Discovery Kaizen's main asset is the Pinaya copper-gold project in southeastern Peru.
December 4, 2023 First Quantum to fast-track Zambia project after Panama blow The Fishtie copper project, being developed with Zambia's Mimosa Resources, is expected to start production in 2026.
December 4, 2023 Jack Lundin assumes top job at Lundin Mining With Jack taking the reins, the company’s key officer positions are now held by siblings, as his brother Adam is the firm's chairman.
December 1, 2023 Rio Tinto donates C$400,000 to domestic violence prevention in Canada Funds to be distributed among 15 organisations that provide essential services to individuals affected by domestic and family violence.
December 1, 2023 Patriot Battery Metals starts Corvette approval process It has submitted a preliminary information statement to the Quebec government, which is the first step in the project impact assessment.
December 1, 2023 First Quantum takes Panama to international court It is also suspending its 2023 production guidance for Cobre Panama mine, which accounts for about 1.5% of the world’s copper production.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
