Indaba: Rio ramps up Simandou iron ore output
CAPE TOWN — Rio Tinto (ASX, LSE, NYSE: RIO) is on track to increase high-grade iron ore production from Guinea’s long-delayed Simandou, Africa’s biggest mining and infrastructure project, to more…
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The Northern Miner launches the Goldquest Challenge — and you could win a trip to Vancouver!
Calling all international students with a curiosity for gold, mining, and a little adventure… The Northern Miner is excited to officially launch the Goldquest Challenge, a brand-new contest that brings together…
Indaba: Mining must be ‘champion’ in fragmented world, Anglo’s Wanblad says
The global mining industry faces its most consequential moment in generations as critical minerals move to the centre of economic and security policy, Anglo American (LSE: AAL; JSE: AGL) CEO…
Indaba: Kinross Gold’s Tasiast a pillar in shareholder returns, CEO says
Kinross Gold (TSX: K; NYSE: KGC) depends on its Tasiast mine in Mauritania for a quarter of its yellow metal output that helps return “meaningful capital” to shareholders through dividends…
Surprise grades expand Collective’s Apollo in Colombia
Step-out drilling by Collective Mining (TSX, NYSE: CNL) at its Guayabales project in Colombia has uncovered gold grades up to 40% higher than modelled as well as notable tungsten and…
PMET to raise $130M for Quebec lithium exploration
Canadian mine developer PMET Resources (TSX: PMET; US-OTC: PMETF) is raising up to $130 million (US$96 million) to fund exploration and development work at its Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project in northern…
Infographic: Gold value of World Cup trophy jumps
In about four months’ time, the world’s biggest single sporting event will kick off. Billions of football (or soccer) fans will be glued in front of their TV screens and…
Indaba: Harmony Gold hews to cash, portfolio discipline
Harmony Gold Mining (JSE: HAR; NYSE: HMY) is using record yellow metal prices to strengthen its balance sheet and expand into copper while maintaining strict spending control, CEO Beyers Nel…
Wheaton promotes Hodaly to CEO, names Smallwood chair
Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX, NYSE, LSE: WPM) said Friday that President Haytham Hodaly will succeed Randy Smallwood as CEO next month to support the company’s next phase of growth. Hodaly, a…
US backs Altona’s Mozambique rare earths project
Shares in Altona Rare Earths (LSE: REE) soared after the company said the United States’ government confirmed its intention to support development of its Monte Muambe joint venture project in…
Heliostar pours first gold from San Agustin mine
Mexico-focused miner Heliostar Metals (TSX-V: HSTR) says it has poured first gold from the recently restarted San Agustin mine in Durango state. The open-pit mine officially becomes Heliostar’s second producing…
US mineral supply vulnerable to China chokehold: report
A new report by the United States Geological Survey reveals that the U.S. has grown more reliant on foreign imports of minerals over the past year, highlighting the increased urgency…