June 29, 2021

Vale commits $122 million to extend Manitoba nickel mines life

The investment, Vale's largest single one made at its Thompson operations, will extend current mining activities by 10 years.

June 29, 2021

Lithium nationalism taking root in region with most resources

Politicians in Latin America, which holds more than half the world’s lithium resources, are looking to increase the role of the state in the sector.

June 29, 2021

Fortuna Silver shareholders back acquisition of Roxgold

The transaction, expected to close on July 2, creates a global premier growth-oriented intermediate gold and silver producer.

June 28, 2021

In last deal, Glasenberg bets on coal’s long, lucrative twilight

In his last days on the job, Ivan Glasenberg made one last deal, spending $588 million buying out the partners in the Cerrajon mine in Colombia.

June 28, 2021

Iron ore price up as China port stocks hit over 8-month low

Imported iron ore stocked at Chinese ports dropped for a fourth straight week to 123.95 million tonnes, as of Friday, hitting the lowest level since early October.

June 28, 2021

Condor Gold hails drill intercept at Nicaragua prospect

Gold intercept at the Cacao prospect, located about 4 km from a planned processing plant, is the best to date.

June 28, 2021

Glencore grabs Anglo American, BHP stakes in Cerrejon coal mine

Based on expected operating performance and current coal prices Glencore expects to pay only $230 million for the combined 66.6% stake.

June 27, 2021

AI-enabled digital assistant helping modernize Latin America’s mining industry

Chilean startup InDiMin is pioneering AI developments for the mining value chain, from planning to drill and blast, load and haul, mineral recovery and grinding processes.

June 25, 2021

ANIMATION: Top 20 gold producing countries – 2020

Global gold production fell by 3.8 million ounces in 2020 as covid-related disruptions in South America more than offset gains in Russia and West Africa.

June 24, 2021

Kootenay Silver to rehabilitate historic project in Mexico

Other veins at Columba are being drilled as part of a 5,000-metre program.