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The Snip project is located in the Tahltan Territory.
Hochschild pulls plug on Skeena’s Snip option
5th April 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

London-listed Hochschild Mining has given notice to Canadian firm Skeena Resources to terminate its option to earn-in a 60% interest in the Snip gold project, in the Golden Triangle of British... 


Tirupati finalises buyout of Suni Resources
3rd April 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Specialist graphite and graphene company Tirupati Graphite on April 1 successfully completed the acquisition of Suni Resources, the Mozambique incorporated subsidiary of ASX-listed Battery Minerals... 


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Casino copper/gold/molybdenum project, Canada – update
31st March 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Western Copper and Gold has announced a strategic equity investment by Japanese group Mitsubishi Materials to advance the project. 


PTM completes infill drilling campaign as part of Waterberg mine plan update
30th March 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Dual-listed Platinum Group Metals (PTM) reports that an infill drill campaign under way since November 2022, at the Waterberg project, located on the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Complex in South... 


Western Copper attracts Mitsubishi's backing for Yukon copper project
Western Copper attracts Mitsubishi's backing for Yukon copper project
27th March 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian firm Western Copper and Gold on Friday announced a strategic equity investment by Japanese group Mitsubishi Materials to advance the Casino project, in the Yukon Territory. Casino is a... 


Contango arranges $70m for its share of Manh Choh JV
23rd March 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

NYSE American-listed Contango Ore has entered into an agreement with ING Capital and Macquarie to arrange a $70-million loan to fund its portion of the preproduction construction expenditures for... 


Newmont joins US Dept of Energy’s mine tailings carbon sequestering research
20th March 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Colorado-based diversified miner Newmont has partnered with the US Department of Energy (DoE) to explore a rapid electrochemical mineralisation to form dolomite (REMineD) approach for sequestering... 


ValOre sells Angilak uranium project to Labrador Uranium
15th March 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed ValOre Metals has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Angilak uranium project, in Nunavut Territory, to Labrador Uranium for C$3-million in cash and shares worth... 


Nova increases royalty interest on Hudbay’s Copper World Complex
14th March 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Nova Royalty has increased its royalty position on the Copper World Complex project, in Arizona, with the acquisition of an additional 0.03% net smelter return (NSR) royalty. Nova... 


World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Ed Sterck.
Platinum market back in contango, big improvement of net investment expected – WPIC
8th March 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) today publishes its Platinum Quarterly for the fourth quarter of 2022, full year 2022, and a revised forecast for 2023. After two years of significant... 


Global Atomic upsizes offering to C$50m
3rd March 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed uranium development company Global Atomic on Thursday announced an increase in the size of its previously announced bought deal prospectus offering from C$25-million to C$50-million,... 


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Lindi Jumbo graphite project, Tanzania – update
3rd March 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Walkabout Resources has reached an agreement with earthmoving and civils contractor TNR that will allow for the completion of the earthworks and civils portion of the Lindi Jumbo graphite mine. 


Walkabout secures civil deal in Tanzania
28th February 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Walkabout Resources has reached an agreement with earthmoving and civils contractor TNR that would allow for the completion of the earthworks and civils portion of the Lindi Jumbo... 


URA completes acquisition to take ownership of extensive Gravelotte mine
27th February 2023 By: Donna Slater

LSE-listed diversified explorer URA has completed the acquisition of 100% of the issued shares in Gem Venus Holdings – the owner of the majority interest in the Gravelotte emerald mine, in South... 


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Weir Minerals Africa
24th February 2023

Weir Minerals Africa is the market leader in slurry handling equipment and has an unrivalled installed base of its Warman centrifugal slurry pumps across Africa.  


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Commodity prices take a bite out of Rio profit
22nd February 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified major Rio Tinto has seen its profit after tax fall by 41%, while underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) decrease by 30% for the full year... 


Teck Resources will change its name to Teck Metals and spin off its steelmaking coal business into Elk Valley Resources.
Teck to spin off coal business into Elk Valley Resources
21st February 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian diversified miner Teck Resources on Tuesday announced a sweeping overhaul of its business, which will see it reorganise into two two independent, publicly listed companies. The company... 


an image of the Montepuez ruby mine in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.
Gemfields has its eye on security measures following Cabo Delgado attacks
21st February 2023 By: Donna Slater

Gemstone miner Gemfields, which has operations in Mozambique and Zambia, has reiterated the emphasis it places on operational personnel's safety in Mozambique following a series of insurgent... 


Atalaya Mining to delist from TSX
20th February 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Spain-focused mining and development company Atalaya Mining has announced that it will delist from the Toronto exchange on March 7, stating that the minimal trading volumes on the TSX does not... 


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Kwinana lithium hydroxide refinery, Australia – update
17th February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Train 1 of the project is in the ramp-up phase. 


Deep-South closes $695 000 tranche of nonbrokered private placement
15th February 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-V-listed Deep-South Resources has closed the second and final tranche of its previously announced nonbrokered private placement. In the first tranche 4.2-million units were issued at a price of... 


Mkango and CoTec sign loan and equity investment agreements
1st February 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dual-listed rare earths developer Mkango Resources said on Tuesday that it had signed definitive agreements with Canada-based mining issuer CoTec Holdings for a £2-million convertible loan, a... 


Trillium Gold takes option on Red Lake claims adjacent to Uchi
30th January 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Trillium Gold Mines has signed an option agreement to acquire a 100% undivided interest in 2 541 ha immediately adjacent to, and encompassed by, its Uchi gold assemblage in Red Lake,... 


Beowulf shares fall on discounted fundraising
25th January 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Beowulf has announced it will raise £9.1-million in a discounted fundraising to progress the Kallak iron-ore project, in Sweden. The net proceeds from the capital raise, estimated to be... 


Marula set to begin deliveries from Blesberg shortly
24th January 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

AQSE-listed Marula Mining continued on an upward trajectory towards its near-term project development and production milestones across its projects, CEO Jason Brewer says in an update on the... 


Buffalo Coal secures $30m credit facility
23rd January 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Dual-listed Buffalo Coal’s wholly-owned subsidiary Buffalo Coal Dundee (BCD) has entered into and received approval from the South African Reserve Bank for a secured credit facility agreement dated... 


Sirios affords Sumitomo an earn-in option up to 80% on Aquilon property
21st December 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Sirios Resources has signed a property option agreement with Sumitomo Metal Mining Canada, granting Sumitomo an option to acquire up to 80% of the Aquilon gold property, in James Bay,... 


Equus gas headed for NWS
20th December 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Woodside and the North West Shelf (NWS) partners have struck a non-binding agreement with fellow-listed Western Gas to potentially process some two-million to three-million tonnes a year... 


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Toral lead/zinc/silver project, Spain – update
16th December 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Canada-based Denarius Metals has been granted a definitive option agreement to acquire, in two stages, up to 80% in Europa Metals’ Toral project. 


Genesis and St Barbara hatch golden plan
12th December 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold miner Genesis Minerals and St Barbara have finally announced a merger agreement, months after first flagging discussions to consolidate gold holdings in the Leonora region of Western... 


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Timing of new jobs, skills development a just energy transition concern
8th December 2022 By: Schalk Burger

A just energy transition to a low-carbon economy in South Africa is expected to result in the loss of about 300 000 jobs, but the creation of about 815 000 new jobs up to 2050. It is also expected... 


Liberty secures final piece of Black Pine water puzzle
29th November 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed Liberty Gold has significantly derisked the future mining operations of its Black Pine mine, in Idaho, by acquiring the title to two historical water rights, registered to the Black... 


Denarius granted option to buy 80% of Spanish zinc/lead project
23rd November 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-based Denarius Metals has been granted a definitive option agreement to acquire, in two stages, up to 80% in Aim-listed Europa Metals’ Spanish subsidiary, which owns the Toral... 


Chicago is coming for London’s metal trading after LME stumbles
8th November 2022 By: Bloomberg

As the London Metal Exchange (LME) wades through the fallout of this year’s nickel crisis, its American rival is gaining ground. Chicago-based CME Group Inc. has successful copper and... 


Countries set to bolster global methane pledge at climate summit
8th November 2022 By: Bloomberg

The European Union (EU) and US put methane on the map at COP26 in Glasgow — declaring the potent greenhouse gas a threat to Paris Agreement temperature goals and insisting emissions of it must be... 


Gold Fields CEO Chris Griffith
Gold Fields says it won’t amend Yamana offer
7th November 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

South Africa-based Gold Fields said on Monday that it would not amend its offer for Canadian miner Yamana Gold, stating that its board continued to believe its offer was superior to that of Pan... 


The joint offer will consolidate Agnico Eagle's interest in the Canadian Malartic mine (pictured), in Canada.
Gold Fields target Yamana receives ‘superior proposal’ from Pan American, Agnico Eagle
4th November 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Pan American Silver has tossed its hat into the ring to acquire fellow miner Yamana Gold, teaming up with Agnico Eagle Mines in an unsolicited proposal to buy the company that South... 


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Integration project creates more value for mine
4th November 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Digital automation and energy management specialist Schneider Electric has reached the final stage of its information technology (IT) and operational technology integration project in South... 


Glencore Energy UK to pay $310m fine over bribery conduct
3rd November 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Anglo-Swiss multinational Glencore’s subsidiary Glencore Energy UK has confirmed it will pay a financial penalty and costs of £281-million, or $310-million, in respect of five counts of bribery and... 


BHP invests in Canadian copper explorer Brixton
BHP invests in Canadian copper explorer Brixton
3rd November 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian exploration junior Brixton Metals on Wednesday announced a nonbrokered private placement by diversified major BHP, with the goal of advancing the Thorn project, located in north-west... 


BHP expects tight global markets to continue
BHP expects tight global markets to continue
2nd November 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner BHP expected the lag effect of inflationary pressures to remain a persistent challenge through the 2023 financial year. Speaking at the International Mining and Resources... 


A wind farm in South Africa
R8.5tr net-zero transition can boost growth and jobs in South Africa
1st November 2022 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) could expand at a yearly average of about 2.3% between 2022 and 2050, or more than twice the rate achieved over the past decade, under a scenario where... 


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Gold demand firmer in the third quarter, council reports
1st November 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A healthy third quarter, driven by stronger consumer and central bank buying, helped year-to-date gold demand recover to pre-Covid levels, a new report published by industry organisation the World... 


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