Iamgold halts transport to and from Burkina Faso mine after attack
Iamgold (TSX: IMG; NYSE: IAG) has suspended convoys to and from its Essakane gold mine in Burkina Faso near the border with Niger, after gunmen attacked a convoy travelling to…
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UPDATE: Centerra says 40 metres of water at Kumtor pit threatens workers, environment
Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) says there is at least 40 meters of water at the bottom of its seized Kumtor gold mine in Kyrgyzstan and “abnormally” large amounts running down the pit walls, which could lead to catastrophic…
LME launches digital sustainability passport for aluminum and other metals
The digital credential, known as the LMEpassport, stores electronic Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) or quality assurance documents based on a metal’s size, shape, purity and other characteristics.
Scientists ‘stretch’ lithium-ion battery storage capacity, lifespan
Researchers at the University of Southern California are working on a development aimed at discouraging the degradation of lithium-ion batteries’ structural integrity, which is one of the reasons that lead…
Piedmont and Sayona complete acquisition of Canadian lithium miner
Australia’s Piedmont Lithium (ASX: PLL) and its 19%-owned Sayona Mining (ASX: SYA) have completed the acquisition of Canada’s North American Lithium (NAL), as part of their plan to create a potential lithium production hub in the…
Silver Elephant to spin-out battery metals assets
Canada’s Silver Elephant Mining (TSX: ELEF; US-OTC: SILEF) is splitting its battery metals assets into several new companies that will be spun-out to its shareholders to focus on precious metals exploration. …
Bacanora Lithium accepts Ganfeng’s US$391M takeover offer
China’s Ganfeng Lithium, one of the world’s top producers of the battery metal, is going ahead with the takeover of Bacanora Lithium (LSE: BCN) as the Mexico-focused explorer and developer has accepted a sweetened £284.8…
Codelco breaks ground at US$1.4B expansion of Salvador copper mine
Chile’s state miner Codelco, the world’s No. 1 copper producer, has broken ground at the US$1.4 billion expansion of the Salvador copper mine, which will extend the productive life of the…
Australia’s Star Minerals nearing IPO
Western Australia-based Star Minerals says it is close to launching an initial public offering with the goal of funding the development of the advanced Tumblegum South gold project. According to…
Blair Athol coal mine life extended by 10 years
Life extension of central Queensland’s coal mine follows a reserves update that added 19.5 tonnes.
Rio Tinto, Sumitomo to assess hydrogen plant at Yarwun refinery
They will jointly study the feasibility of a hydrogen pilot plant at Rio’s alumina refinery in Gladstone, Queensland.
Gem Diamonds sells Botswana unit for US$4 million
Africa-focused Gem Diamonds (LSE: GEMD) is selling its Botswana subsidiary to Okwa Diamonds, owned by Vast Resources (LSE: VAST) and Botswana Diamonds (LSE: BOD), for only US$4 million. Okwa Diamond’s main target…