First Quantum explores Taca Taca stake sale: report
First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM) is exploring the sale of a minority stake in its giant Taca Taca copper project in Argentina as the world’s largest miners and strategic investors…
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Codelco pushes Maricunga lithium project start to 2034
Chile’s state-owned copper giant Codelco said on Wednesday it now expects production from its Maricunga lithium project to begin in 2034 — a four-year delay for one of the country’s…
Antofagasta banks on stronger second half to hit copper goal
Chilean copper miner Antofagasta (LSE: ANTO) reaffirmed on Tuesday its full-year production guidance after second-quarter copper output edged lower, betting that stronger production in the second half will lift it…
SuperCritical wins US licence for seawater uranium tech
Exclusive DOE technology gives startup a path toward commercial uranium recovery as US nuclear fuel demand builds.
Genesis boss says Vault merger is perfect pairing to create 3rd-biggest Aus-listed gold miner
Genesis Minerals (ASX: GMD) says its proposed merger with Vault Minerals (ASX: VAU) is the “perfect pairing” to create Australia’s third-largest locally-listed gold producer with A$2 billion (US$1.4 billion) in…
De Beers idles South Africa’s top diamond mine
De Beers will suspend production at its Venetia mine, South Africa’s highest-value diamond operation, for two years as the company cuts costs and streamlines its business to withstand a prolonged…
Codelco chair puts profit ahead of copper output
Chile’s state-owned copper giant Codelco will prioritize profitability over production growth as it confronts heavy debt, declining output and governance challenges under new chairman Bernardo Fontaine. Fontaine, who became chairman…
Regis ends Vault chase, clearing way for Genesis deal
Australia’s Regis Resources (ASX: RRL) has abandoned its pursuit of Vault Minerals (ASX: VAU), clearing the way for Genesis Minerals’ (ASX: GMD) $3.9 billion (A$5.6-billion) takeover of the gold producer….
Canada’s 20-year mine timeline hits multibillion-dollar wall: report
Canada’s lengthy mine development process is putting billions of dollars in potential critical minerals investment at risk as competing jurisdictions move projects into production years faster, a new study suggests….
BHP strike threat fuels iron ore’s best week since May
Iron ore prices are headed for their biggest weekly gain since early May as a looming strike at BHP‘s (NYSE, LSE, ASX: BHP) Port Hedland export terminal raises supply concerns…
Fortuna bets $71M on Latin America gold growth
Fortuna Mining (TSX: FT; NYSE: FSM) plans to invest $71 million (C$101 million) in Argentina and Peru this year as the Canadian precious metals producer targets higher gold output and…
Carney seeks deeper Saudi mining, energy partnership
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Saudi Arabia could help drive growth in Canada’s mining and energy sectors as the two countries signed more than more than $1.4 billion (US$704…