Trafigura puts Auby zinc smelter on care and maintenance
“Challenging market conditions” have forced Trafigura to put its Auby smelter in France on care and maintenance. Belgium-based Nyrstar, which is majority owned by Trafigura,…
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Eldorado Gold reports declining reserve base
Eldorado Gold (TSX: ELD; Nasdaq: ELD) has reported a 7% year-on-year drop in the reserve base underpinning its four operating mines in Turkey, Greece and…
The View from England: Miners still await a miracle
Two years ago, in this column, I reminded readers of The Northern Miner that the mining industry has a patron saint, Barbara, whose feast day…
TSX, mining and metal indices see gains during Nov. 28–Dec. 2 trading week
The markets this week saw the TSX rally to its highest closing level in nearly six months on Dec. 1, buoyed by news that U.S….
Global Exploration Snapshot: Eight companies to watch
While the search for new gold deposits across the world never lets up, explorers are picking up the pace seeking out critical minerals. Here’s a glimpse of eight…
Volkswagen kicks off search for battery cell plant sites in Canada
Volkswagen AG has begun searching for a site in Canada to build its first battery cell factory in North America, a part of the German carmaker’s planned…
CMS 2022: Agnico Eagle banks on Canadian production upside
The largest producer of Canadian gold, Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM; NYSE: AEM), is banking on its soon-to-be-consolidated in-country portfolio to underpin its near and…
Rupert Resources shares rise on Ikkari gold PEA outlining 22-year mine life
Rupert Resources (TSXV: RUP) announced the results from its preliminary economic assessment (PEA study) for the company’s 100%-owned Rupert Lapland project, including its flagship Ikkari…
Sibanye-Stillwater to spend $821M advancing Finnish lithium project
Precious metals miner Sibanye-Stillwater (JSE: SSW; NYSE: SBSW) approved on Monday a €588 million ($821.6 million) investment to advance its Keliber lithium project in Finland. The…
UK, South Africa seek deeper cooperation on critical minerals
London and Pretoria announced a partnership to promote the responsible exploration, development, production, and processing of critical minerals in South Africa. In a statement, both…
Atalaya Mining stock rises on new discoveries from regional exploration in Spain
Atalaya Mining (TSX: AYM) shares took off on Friday morning following the latest update on its regional exploration program in southern Spain, which included a…
Massive emerald cluster sets new record at Gemfields auction
Africa-focused Gemfields (LSE: GEM; JSE: GML) racked up US$30.8 million in revenue from its latest emerald action, which included a massive cluster of emeralds weighing 187,775…