Green economy surge pushes 2023 silver industrial demand to new highs

Building upon the momentum of 2022’s surge in silver consumption for industrial applications, 2023 saw yet more record-breaking industrial demand, reaching 654.4-million ounces, fuelled by the... 

Rinehart broadens South America reach with Ecuadorian copper venture

Australia’s wealthiest woman, Gina Rinehart, continues to bolster her global mining footprint with a strategic investment in a copper and gold project in Ecuador. Hancock Prospecting has entered... 

BHP nears decision on WA nickel, adjusts coal guidance

Diversified mining company BHP is nearing a decision regarding its nickel operations in Western Australia. The company, which has been conducting a review of these assets since February, is... 

Western Copper upsizes offering to $40m

Project developer Western Copper and Gold has upsized its bought-deal public offering to fund permitting and engineering work at its Casino project, in Yukon, to $40-million. The TSX- and NYSE... 

Alpha HPA and Renascor score A$585m in loans for critical minerals projects

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday announced the federal government’s support for two critical minerals projects in Queensland and South Australia, a move aimed at fostering... 

Rio Tinto reports dip in first-quarter iron-ore shipments

Diversified mining group Rio Tinto has reported lower first-quarter iron-ore shipments of 78-million tonnes, amounting to a 5% year-on-year decline. The company attributed the dip to weather... 

Australia to establish EPA as part of environmental law reforms

In a move to bolster environmental protection measures, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek announced on Tuesday the establishment of an Environment Protection Agency (EPA) as part of the Albanese... 

New World raises cash for Arizona copper project

Australia-listed New World Resources has received firm commitments to raise about A$20.4-million to advance its Antler copper project, in Arizona, US, towards development and production. The... 

Vale surpasses 100% renewable energy target in Brazil two years ahead of schedule

Mining giant Vale has exceeded its target of reaching 100% renewable energy consumption in its Brazilian operations, accomplishing this milestone two years ahead of schedule. The announcement,... 

Piedmont receives mining permit for Carolina lithium project

US-based Piedmont Lithium has received a mining permit to build and operate its fully integrated Carolina project, which is being designed to produce 30 000 t/y of lithium hydroxide. The North... 

Nickel developer Horizonte’s financing efforts fail

London- and Toronto-listed Horizonte Minerals has failed to secure financing for its Araguaia nickel project, in Brazil, and is compelled to explore other options that may put shareholder value at... 

Gold Road confirms interest in Canada’s Greenstone Gold Mines

Australian mining company Gold Road Resources has responded to media speculation circulating in The Australian regarding its potential acquisition of an interest in Greenstone Gold Mines, located... 

Sierra Rutile unveils DFS for Sembehun project

Takeover target Sierra Rutile has unveiled the results of its definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the Sembehun project, underscoring the transformative impact of the rutile project, located in... 

Macmahon advances capital-light strategy with sale of mobile equipment

Mining services company Macmahon has taken a strategic step towards enhancing its return on average capital employed (ROACE) performance by agreeing to sell a substantial portion of its mobile... 

Canada Nickel moving to next phase of Crawford development

TSX-V-listed Canada Nickel has initiated the front-end engineering design (FEED) phase for its Crawford nickel sulphide project, situated in the Timmins-Cochrane mining camp of Ontario.... 

Australia steps up with ‘Future Made in Australia Act’

The US has the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The European Union introduced its European Economic Security Strategy. Japan has the Economic Security Promotion Act, Korea is reframing its economic... 

Sayona drilling finds high potential Tabba Tabba pegmatites

Excitement surrounding Tabba Tabba in Western Australia increased on Thursday, as Sayona Mining announced the discovery of high-potential pegmatites during its maiden drilling campaign. Sayona’s... 

Vanadium Resources inks offtake MoU with Chinese firm

Vanadium Resources (VR8), a South Africa-focused, ASX-listed junior, on Thursday announced an offtake memorandum of understanding (MoU) with one of China’s leading vanadium nitride producers,... 

Peninsula selects contractor for Lance uranium plant expansion

Peninsula Energy, the project owner of the Lance uranium mine in Wyoming, has appointed US-based engineering, procurement and construction services group Samuel as the contractor for the plant... 

Greenstone set to start production next month

After a meticulous two-and-a-half-year construction phase, the Greenstone gold mine in Ontario is primed to initiate gold production next month. Equinox Gold, a Toronto-listed mining company, said... 

WA poised to become Silicon Valley of mining innovation, says Rio Tinto

Australian mining giant Rio Tinto has forged a strategic partnership with a global venture studio and startup investor, Founders Factory, to catalyse the development and commercialisation of... 

Volt’s funding pipeline exceeds A$150m

Critical minerals and battery materials company Volt Resources has submitted multiparty bids for nondilutive funding that have the potential to deliver more than A$150-million to the company. Volt,... 

Perpetua gets nod to pursue $1.8bn US loan for gold/antimony mine

Nasdaq- and TSX-listed Perpetua Resources has received a letter of interest from the Export-Import Bank of the US (Exim), signalling a step forward in its financing endeavours for the Stibnite gold... 

Vale withdraws from Serabi exploration venture

Diversified miner Vale has opted to withdraw from an exploration venture with Serabi Gold, as confirmed by the Aim- and TSX-listed mining and development said on Monday. Despite this change, CEO... 

Fortescue opens major Gladstone electrolyser manufacturing facility

Mining and green energy company Fortescue on Monday opened the first manufacturing facility in Australia to build hydrogen electrolysers at commercial scale. The 15 000 m2 advanced manufacturing... 

Orion to sell A$593m Capstone stake

Three Orion funds are set to divest an 8.3% stake in Capstone Copper through a secondary offering, with an anticipated value of A$592.8-million. The deal involves a strategic block trade agreement... 

Uranium explorer Toro demerges nickel, gold projects

Uranium development and exploration company Toro Energy on Monday announced the planned demerger of noncore nickel, gold and base metals projects in Western Australia. The demerger announcement... 

Westgold and Karora merge to create A$2.2bn Australian gold miner

Australia’s Westgold Resources on Monday announced its acquisition of Toronto-listed Karora Resources in a deal valued at about A$1.23-billion. The acquisition, structured as a cash-and-stock... 

Baatar appointed Rio Tinto COO to spearhead global business development

Multinational mining giant Rio Tinto has announced the appointment of Bold Baatar as its COO, tasked with spearheading the group's commercial and business development endeavors worldwide. Baatar's... 

Review backs NAL ramp-up plan

The detailed review of the North American Lithium (NAL) operation has concluded that joint venture (JV) partners Sayona Mining and Piedmont Lithium must continue ramping up the operation, in... 

Alamos closes Ordford acquisition

Intermediate gold producer Alamos Gold has completed the previously announced acquisition of TSX-V-listed Ordford Mining. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice granted the final order on April 2... 

Develop flags potential minority stake sale at Woodlawn

The Woodlawn production restart study has returned “exceptional metrics” for the copper and zinc mine, located about 250 km from Sydney. Energy transition metals company Develop Global has... 

Winsome’s diamond mine bid may advance pathway to lithium production

Australia-listed explorer Winsome Resources on Thursday unveiled an exclusive option agreement to acquire the assets of the idled Renard mine, in Quebec, in a move that may accelerate its path to... 

Long-awaited McPhillamys to cost A$1bn, says Regis Resources

The long-awaited McPhillamys project, in New South Wales, would require about A$1-billion before it produced its first gold, owner Regis Resources said on Wednesday. In a definitive feasibility... 

Gold Fields warns of lower first-quarter production

JSE- and NYSE-listed Gold Fields on Tuesday cautioned of lower first-quarter production, citing operational challenges at the South Deep mine, in South Africa, and weather-related events in... 

Gold Fields’ new Chile mine delivers its first gold

The new Salares Norte mine, in Chile, has produced its first gold, Johannesburg- and New York-listed Gold Fields reported on Tuesday. The new mine, which is key to the company achieving its gold... 

Gruyere on path to recovery amid rain setback

Operations at the Gruyere joint venture (JV), in Western Australia’s north-eastern Goldfields, will start resuming during the first week of April, midtier miner Gold Road Resources reported on... 

Glencore boosts investment in Stillwater Critical Minerals

Global commodities trader Glencore is investing a further C$2.1-million into Stillwater Critical Minerals, providing financial support for the continued exploration of the company’s North American... 

Chvaletice manganese gets ESIA nod

The Czech Environment Ministry has approved the environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) for the Chvaletice manganese project, TSX- and ASX-listed Euro Manganese reported on Wednesday.... 

Karora shifts merger focus after ending talks with Ramelius

Karora Resources, a Western Australia-focused mining company listed on the TSX, announced on Wednesday that it has concluded discussions with Ramelius Resources and that it is now exploring...