Underwater power play for metals in full swing
Despite its stranglehold on mining and processing, there’s one arena of critical minerals that China doesn’t control – underwater resources. No one does, as deep sea mining has yet to…
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Kazatomprom uranium sales lag behind production
The world’s top uranium producer, Kazatomprom (LSE: KAP), reported a 10% increase in production in its first quarter results, while sales were down by more than a half compared to…
Boliden to restart Europe’s largest zinc mine
Swedish miner Boliden (STO: BOL) plans to resume production at its Tara zinc mine in northeast Ireland after reaching an agreement with unions to lower costs, which will cut of…
Brazil rejects Vale, BHP US$25B offer for mine disaster
Miners had earlier this week presented authorities with an offer to pay $25 billion as reparations for the dam collapse.
Explorer combs near ex-Rio copper mine in Pacific
A private Canadian junior is exploring on Papua New Guinea’s Bougainville Island that suffered a decade-long civil war and environmental damage linked to a former Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO; LSE:…
Aluminum: the copper grid alternative
From the humble drink can to the airframe of an F-16 fighter jet, aluminum’s role in the global economy is diverse and critical. Like copper, aluminum is used in established…
JV Article: New legislation to ‘turbo-charge’ mining in New Zealand: Resource Minister
The election of a new Prime Minister late last year was a geopolitical shift in New Zealand. The new government introduced a fast-track approvals bill for infrastructure and mining projects…
Contango grows Alaska gold footprint with two buys
Emerging North American gold producer Contango Ore (NYSE-A: CTGO) is boosting its landholding and production in Alaska with the acquisition of Canada’s HighGold Mining (TSXV: HIGH; US-OTC: HGMIF) and an…
Pan American Silver sells La Arena gold project in Peru to Zijin Mining for US$295M
Pan American Silver (TSX: PAAS; NYSE: PAAS) is selling its La Arena gold mine in Peru to China’s Zijin Mining for US$245 million cash upfront and a US$50 million contingent…
Dundee Precious Metals rushes Serbian gold discovery to high-margin PEA
Dundee Precious Metals (TSX: DPM) assembled a study backing development for its Čoka Rakita gold discovery in Serbia in 18 months. With an initial investment of US$381 million and at…
Savannah converts to indicated most of Barroso lithium project resource in Portugal
Savannah Resources (AIM: SAV) has announced a significant resource upgrade for the Barroso lithium project in Portugal, with 93% of resources now in the indicated category. The update is a…
Treasury Metals to buy Giustra-backed Blackwolf Copper and Gold
Treasury Metals (TSX: TML; US-OTC: TSRMF) is bolstering its balance sheet and management with a deal to acquire Alaska-focused Blackwolf Copper and Gold (TSXV: BWCG; US-OTC: BWCGF) and its development-stage…