November 22, 2024

Northvolt CEO steps down after bankruptcy filing

Peter Carlsson, co-founder and leader of Northvolt since 2016, will remain as advisor as he quit a day after the firm filed for bankruptcy.

November 21, 2024

Solaris exits Canada for Switzerland with new CEO, board and spin-out plans

The company changed its board of directors and plans to spin out non-core assets La Verde, Capricho, and Paco Orco into a new company.

November 21, 2024

Alrosa plans production cuts and staff reduction for 2025

The miner may cut its labor costs by 10%, which could involve layoffs among its 35,000 staff.

November 21, 2024

UK gov’t finds Glencore fell short of business guidelines in Chad

Case centres on a 2018 toxic spill at the Badila oilfield, equivalent in volume to 34 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

November 20, 2024

Eramet, JUWI Energies ink deal for solar and battery storage project in Senegal

The 20 MWp solar and 11 MWh battery project will provide clean energy to meet 20% of the mine’s energy needs.

November 20, 2024

Akobo Minerals opens Ethiopia’s Segele gold mine

The ceremony was attended by Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, which Akobo says shows the mine's significance to the nation's economy.

November 19, 2024

Higher supplies to the UK lift Swiss October gold exports

Supplies from Switzerland to Britain in October reached the highest level since June 2021.

November 18, 2024

Wagner Group linked to $2.5 billion in illicit gold trading — report

Globally, artisanal and small-scale gold mining accounts for about 20% of annual gold production.

November 18, 2024

Ionic Rare Earths unveils promising UK recycling plant feasibility

Ionic Rare Earths said the study shows strong potential for a profitable and unique UK magnet recycling facility.

November 15, 2024

Orano warns of financial problems at Niger uranium plant

The West African nation increasingly seeks new partners, such as Russia, in its mining sector.