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 New online portal to streamline WA mining approvals
New online portal to streamline WA mining approvals
27th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Western Australian government on Wednesday launched a new digital initiative that will centralise information and improve the efficiency of resource environmental applications. Administered by... 


Lynas chairperson John Humphrey
Lynas predicts continued rare earth price volatility amid China economic uncertainty
27th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian rare earths producer Lynas Rare Earths has warned that price volatility in the rare earths market is likely to persist until the Chinese economy strengthens. At the company’s annual... 


Leo Lithium completes exit from Mali JV, shareholders in line for dividend
Leo Lithium completes exit from Mali JV, shareholders in line for dividend
27th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s Leo Lithium has completed its exit from the Mali joint venture (JV) with Chinese group Ganfeng, with the company having crossed the final hurdles in its sale of the remaining 40% stake... 


China eyes alternatives as seaborne coal imports lose market share
China eyes alternatives as seaborne coal imports lose market share
27th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

China, the world's largest importer of coal, has seen a sharp decline in the share of coal it imports by sea. According to a new report from Oceanbolt, a commodity market intelligence provider of... 


Bolivia says China's CBC to invest $1bn in lithium plants
27th November 2024 By: Reuters

Bolivia's government and Chinese consortium CBC, which includes battery manufacturer CATL, have signed an agreement for CBC to build two direct lithium extraction plants for at least $1-billion,... 


Ecuador mineral exports could fall by some 20% this year, recover next year-official
27th November 2024 By: Reuters

Ecuador's mineral exports could fall by some 20% year-on-year, mining vice-minister Rebeca Illescas told an industry conference on Tuesday, as power cuts and delays in giving export licenses hit... 


US oil firms unlikely to go 'drill, baby, drill' under Trump, says Exxon executive
US oil firms unlikely to go 'drill, baby, drill' under Trump, says Exxon executive
27th November 2024 By: Reuters

S oil and gas producers are unlikely to radically increase production under president-elect Donald Trump as companies remain focused on capital discipline, a senior executive at Exxon Mobil said on... 


Falling gold prices revive physical demand in key markets
Falling gold prices revive physical demand in key markets
27th November 2024 By: Reuters

A drop in gold prices this month has drawn in buyers of the metal who had been waiting for the market's lightning rally this year to subside, industry players and analysts said. Spot gold prices... 


Biden officials make last-ditch push for Greenland mining investment
Biden officials make last-ditch push for Greenland mining investment
27th November 2024 By: Reuters

The outgoing administration of US President Joe Biden is making a last-ditch push for mining companies and others to invest in Greenland, a move aimed at cementing its critical minerals diplomacy... 


Peru Congress fires Mining Minister over Bill to curb informal mines
27th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Peru’s Congress on Tuesday fired the Energy and Mines Minister over a bill the government had introduced to increase oversight on informal miners that had prompted nationwide protests. A majority... 


Four Barrick Gold employees arrested in Mali
Four Barrick Gold employees arrested in Mali
27th November 2024 By: Reuters

Four employees of Canada's Barrick Gold have been charged and detained pending trial in Mali, the company said on Tuesday, as the military-led government strives to raise more money from mining... 


Toubani appoints adviser for Kobada gold project financing
26th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toubani Resources, an Africa-focused gold developer, has appointed Endeavour Financial as its financial adviser for the development of the Kobada gold project in Mali. This strategic appointment... 


Wind features strongly in revised IRP
DMRE to push for Cabinet approval of new-look IRP by end-March despite big revisions
26th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has reiterated its aim of securing Cabinet approval for a new Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity by the end of March after... 


Macro Metals partners with Indigenous group in JV for mining services
26th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Macro Metals has entered into a joint venture (JV) with 100% Indigenous-owned company Nyapiri Holdings, establishing Nyapiri Macro Mining. The partnership is set to provide a full suite... 


NMR fast-tracks restart of Qld gold projects
26th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Native Mineral Resources (NMR) is accelerating its efforts to restart gold production at its newly acquired project near Charters Towers in Queensland. Earlier this month, NMR entered... 


Managem appoints Epiroc to modernise Tizert copper project in Morocco
26th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mining group Managem has appointed excavation equipment provider Epiroc to enhance safety and productivity at the Tizert copper project, in Morocco. Epiroc will provide Managem with the necessary... 


Vendata Base Metals CEO Chris Griffith
Vedanta plans to invest $2bn in Saudi copper projects
26th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Vedanta is set to invest $2-billion to build copper-processing facilities in Saudi Arabia, a significant boost for the kingdom’s ambitions to become a global metals and mining hub. The firm,... 


Singapore businessman faces trial over $1.1bn nickel scam
26th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

An ex-accountant accused of running a billion-dollar nickel scam that rocked Singapore’s business community is on trial on Tuesday on more than 100 charges related to fraud and money laundering.... 


Peabody lines up $2.1bn loan to buy Anglo’s coal business
Peabody lines up $2.1bn loan to buy Anglo’s coal business
26th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Peabody Energy has obtained a $2.075-billion bridge loan from a mix of banks and private credit to back its acquisition of Anglo American’s steelmaking coal business. The US miner plans to... 


Ariana identifies several additional opportunities at Zimbabwe project
26th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Ariana Resources has identified several opportunities in the course of exploration being undertaken across the company’s 100% held Dokwe gold project, in Zimbabwe, focusing on areas for... 


hard hats near miners resting
Former gold mineworkers urged to check for eligibility for lung damage compensation
26th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

The Tshiamiso Trust has urged all former gold mineworkers and their families to check if they are eligible to lodge a claim to be compensated for permanent lung damage from silicosis or... 


Leviathan to acquire project in Bosnia
26th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Leviathan Gold has announced the execution of a share exchange agreement with LS Lithium, soon to be renamed Foca Metals Corp (FMC), to acquire 100% of FMC’s issued shares and, in... 


Mulilo wind power project in De Aar
TotalEnergies, partners start building 260 MW of renewable-energy capacity for Sasol, Air Liquide
26th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Energy company TotalEnergies and its consortium partners Mulilo and Reatile Group have reached financial close and started construction on a 140 MW wind farm and 120 MW solar plant, near De Aar, in... 


ICMM president CEO Rohitesh Dhawan
ICMM launches new tools on human rights guidance
26th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the UN hosts the Forum on Business and Human Rights from November 25 to 27, mining and metals advocacy group the ICMM has announced strengthened commitments to recognise the important role of... 


World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
Long-term demand outlook for platinum is robust, ongoing question mark over supply
26th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The long-term outlook for platinum from a demand perspective is pretty robust. The question, once again, is whether supply will be adequate to meet it. “In terms of automotive demand, we can't... 


Peru's small miners block highways, camp outside Congress demanding registry extension
26th November 2024 By: Reuters

housands of small-scale miners in Peru blocked roads and camped outside Congress on Monday to demand extension of a programme that allows them to operate temporarily, but which authorities say has... 


Vulcan in talks with producers to licence lithium technology
26th November 2024 By: Reuters

Australia-listed Vulcan Energy is in talks with lithium companies to licence its filtration technology, tapping a new revenue source as the firm commercialises its renewable-energy project in... 


Strategic secures iron-ore supply deal, $150m facility with Javelin
26th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Montreal-headquartered Strategic Resources has signed definitive agency agreements with commodities trader Javelin Global to procure four-million tonnes of direct reduction (DR) grade iron-ore... 


Protestors hold placards in opposition to State capture and corruption.
South Africa needs a single body to fight corruption, OECD says
26th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa should set up a single agency to fight graft, according to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), which led a review of the nation’s procurement practices.... 


Iron-ore being loaded onto a ship
Iron-ore edges higher on firmer steel output, but Trump tariff pledge weighs on market
26th November 2024 By: Reuters

Iron-ore futures ticked up on Tuesday for a second straight session, buoyed by stronger global steel production, although US President-elect Donald Trump's pledge to implement new tariffs when he... 


First Nation seeks judicial review of Seabridge project’s ‘substantially started’ status
First Nation seeks judicial review of Seabridge project’s ‘substantially started’ status
26th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The Tsetsaut Skii km Lax Ha Nation (TSKLH) has applied to the BC Supreme Court for judicial review of the province’s decision to grant a substantial start determination (SSD) for Seabridge Gold's... 


The Wheeler River camp
Denison inches closer to building Canada’s next new uranium mine
26th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Denison Mines has submitted the final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Wheeler River uranium project with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC). The submission... 


QRC's Janette Hewson
Qld exploration set for growth with policy certainty
26th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Queensland’s exploration sector is set to unlock new opportunities and generate further economic benefits for the state, according to the Queensland Exploration Council’s (QEC) 2024 Exploration... 


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