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EU Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis
US demands are why mineral deal with EU failed, Dombrovskis says
30th October 2023 By: Bloomberg

The US and European Union were unable to reach an agreement recently on critical minerals because the US made extra requests beyond those in a deal that Japan and Washington signed earlier this... 


Hedge funds pile into uranium stocks poised for ‘dramatic’ gains
Hedge funds pile into uranium stocks poised for ‘dramatic’ gains
30th October 2023 By: Bloomberg

Several hedge fund managers have started ratcheting up their exposure to uranium stocks, as they bet on significant price gains. Terra Capital’s Matthew Langsford, Segra Capital’s Arthur Hyde and... 


Stornoway suspends operations at Renard diamond mine
Stornoway suspends operations at Renard diamond mine
27th October 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian diamond miner Stornoway on Friday announced the suspension of operations at its Renard mine, in Quebec, and said it had started a process of restructuring. The company explained that the... 


US-focused lithium explorer lists on ASX
27th October 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Mineral exploration company Chariot on Friday started trading on the ASX, following the successful completion of an initial public offering (IPO), raising A$9-million. At the IPO issue price of... 


Arc Minerals chairperson Nick von Schirnding
Anglo, Arc agree $90m Zambia exploration joint venture
27th October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

London Aim-listed Arc Minerals on Friday closed out a joint venture (JV) agreement with Anglo American in a deal worth $90-million. Parties have completed the subscription of shares in the JV... 


FCEVs to reach 1.5m units by 2030
27th October 2023 By: Darren Parker

Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are poised for rapid growth and are expected to reach nearly 1.5-million units globally by 2030, according to the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC). 


Anglo American projects and development director Alison Atkinson.
Finland may be site of Anglo’s next greenfield mining project
27th October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Sakatti, with its metal concentrations of platinum group metals (PGMs), copper, nickel, cobalt, and others, may be the site of the next greenfield project of diversified Johannesburg- and... 


China’s Shenghe takes stake in troubled Vital
China’s Shenghe takes stake in troubled Vital
27th October 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

China-based rare earths company Shenghe Resources has agreed to take a cornerstone stake in troubled rare earths developer Vital Metals, which owns the Nechalacho project in Canada’s Northwest... 


Agnico Eagle's Meliadine mine in Nunavut.
Agnico Eagle continues to focus on growth – CEO
27th October 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

There is one narrative that remains constant for Canadian gold miner Agnico Eagle and that revolves around a commitment to foundational growth. This narrative stems from Agnico Eagle’s pursuit of... 


Vale unveils $4bn in dividends, buyback programme to reward investors
Vale unveils $4bn in dividends, buyback programme to reward investors
27th October 2023 By: Bloomberg

Vale said it will reward investors with payouts and a new share buyback program as the Brazilian iron-ore and nickel giant vies to appease shareholders concerned by softening Chinese demand. The... 


Shareholder nod for CanAlaska’s nickel spin-out
27th October 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Shareholders of TSX-V-listed CanAlaska have approved the company’s plans to spin out its five nickel properties into a new subsidiary, Core Nickel. Core Nickel will focus on developing nickel... 


Canada moves to offer clarity on environmental law
Canada moves to offer clarity on environmental law
26th October 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

The Canadian government on Thursday issued interim guidance on the Impact Assessment Act (IAA), following the recent opinion by the Supreme Court that found the core aspects of the federal... 


The North Goonyella mine in Australia
Peabody adds $109m to North Goonyella capex, acquires adjacent deposit
26th October 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

US-based coal miner Peabody Energy has approved a further $109-million for capital expenditure (capex) at its North Goonyella mine, a hard-coking coal longwall operation in Australia, and agreed to... 


Panama’s top court to consider lawsuit against First Quantum
Panama’s top court to consider lawsuit against First Quantum
26th October 2023 By: Bloomberg

Panama’s Supreme Court will consider a lawsuit which alleges that the nation’s contract with copper miner First Quantum Minerals violates the constitution. The court said in a statement that it... 


South32 annual general meeting.
South32 continuing to investigate reducing Hillside Aluminium’s emissions intensity
26th October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The long-term energy transition solutions on which South32 is focused are renewable energy and electrification. The Sydney-, Johannesburg- and London-listed diversified mining company has... 


New Gold tracking towards top end of guidance
26th October 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

The third-quarter was an “impressive” one for New Gold, the Canadian miner’s CEO, Patrick Godin, said on Wednesday, announcing higher gold-equivalent production and a meaningful decrease in all-in... 


Trafigura denies knowing that nickel deals with Gupa were fake
26th October 2023 By: Bloomberg

Trafigura Group denied that it or any of its employees were aware that deals with businessman Prateek Gupta involved anything other than nickel, in the latest salvo in a fraud case that has rocked... 


Mined lithium ore
EU must step up action in clean tech race, say industry groups
26th October 2023 By: Reuters

Europe's green technology industries and materials suppliers urged European Union leaders meeting for a summit on Thursday to do more to prevent the bloc dropping out of the global clean tech race... 


Bloom Lake expansion delivers for Champion Iron
Bloom Lake expansion delivers for Champion Iron
26th October 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

The Bloom Lake mine, in Quebec, is starting to realise its full potential with production reaching its expanded nameplate capacity of 15-million tonnes a year in the last 30 days, TSX- and... 


Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Washington and met with President Joe Biden this week.
US, Australia consider tapping public finance vehicles for critical mineral projects
26th October 2023 By: Bloomberg

The US Export-Import Bank is being eyed as a venue for boosting investment in Australian critical minerals development to supply components needed in electric vehicles, wind turbines and other... 


Teck shares are back where they started before Glencore offer
26th October 2023 By: Bloomberg

Teck Resources has come full circle: After a tumultuous seven months kicked off by an unsolicited takeover offer from Glencore Plc that sent the Canadian firm’s stock soaring, its shares are now... 


Graphite ore
Tesla supplier Syrah expects more graphite buys ahead of China export ban
26th October 2023 By: Reuters

Australian producer Syrah Resources on Thursday said it expects buyers outside of China to step up their purchases of natural graphite before stricter export controls on the battery material came... 


The Island Gold mine, in Canada
Alamos eyes record FY production
26th October 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-based intermediate gold miner Alamos is on pace for a record year, both operationally and financially, CEO John McCluskey said on Wednesday, announcing that the company is increasing its... 


More funding for Matador's exploration in Canada
25th October 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Metador Mining has raised A$5.8-million through an oversubscribed financing to institutional, professional and sophisticated investors of about 116.2-million shares at an average price... 


Anglo American Strategy & Sustainability Director Helena Nonka.
Anglo carbon emissions cut by transition to 100% renewables in South America
25th October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The transition of Anglo American to 100% renewable electricity supply across its South America operations has helped the London- and Johannesburg-listed diversified mining company to reduce its... 


An image of Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman
More than 4 000 jobs on the line as Sibanye considers future of four South African PGM shafts
25th October 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Dual-listed Sibanye-Stillwater will enter into consultations with organised labour and other affected non-unionised employees through their representatives regarding the possible restructuring of... 


Teck’s copper mine cost blowout shows challenges facing industry
Teck’s copper mine cost blowout shows challenges facing industry
25th October 2023 By: Bloomberg

Rising costs to build Teck Resources’ flagship copper project in Chile shows how the mining industry is struggling to expand supply on budget and on time when the world faces a looming shortage of... 


US will extend EU metals tariff exemption if needed - envoy
25th October 2023 By: Reuters

The United States will roll over its suspension of tariffs on European Union steel and aluminium if the two sides need more time to agree on measures to address overcapacity and low-carbon... 


SolGold says several groups interested in Cascabel
25th October 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exploration and development company SolGold is in discussions with several “highly credible” groups interested in the Cascabel copper project, in Ecuador, the LSE- and TSX-listed company reported... 


Madison’s CEO ups stake in company
25th October 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining and exploration firm Madison Metals executive chairperson and CEO Duane Parham has increased his investment in the company, acquiring a further 233 000 shares on the open market. Prior to... 


The Sentinel mine, in Zambia.
First Quantum trims 2023 copper and nickel guidance
25th October 2023 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-headquartered First Quantum has lopped off as much as 65 000 t from its copper production guidance for the year, to reflect the performance to-date of its three key mines – Cobre Panamá,... 


Lithium ore on a conveyor belt
Piedmont celebrates granting of mining lease for Ghana project
25th October 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and Nasdaq-listed Piedmont Lithium has welcomed the Ghana Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources' granting of a mining lease for the Ewoyaa lithium project, which is being developed by... 


Reversal of gold mining’s environmental legacy under way by DRDGOLD.
DRDGOLD reports 5% quarter-on-quarter increase in gold production
25th October 2023 By: Martin Creamer

A 5% increase in quarter-on-quarter gold production was reported by Johannesburg- and New York-listed surface gold recovery company DRDGOLD on Wednesday. The gold output of DRDGOLD, which... 


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