Newmont makes ‘best and final’ bid for Newcrest
The world’s largest gold producer Newmont (NYSE: NEM; TSX: NGT) has upped its bid for Australia’s Newcrest Mining (TSX: NCM; ASX: NCM) to US$21.2 billion from the original implied value…
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Canucks beat Aussies in hard-rock lithium battle for value, Winsome says
Australia-based Winsome Resources (ASX: WR1), which is developing three hard-rock lithium projects in Quebec, says it’s attracted to Canadian opportunities because they’re less expensive than in the Outback. Assays reported…
Newcrest, Harmony Gold ink deal to move Wafi-Golpu project forward
Newcrest Mining (ASX, TSX: NCM) and Harmony Gold (NYSE: HMY) said Thursday they have signed a framework agreement with the Papua New Guinea (PNG) government that sets key terms to jointly…
BofA turns bearish on lithium
New lithium supplies coming to market from at least six new projects in the next six months will exacerbate the price pressures the battery-making ingredient has been grappling with the…
RANKED: World’s top 10 biggest lithium mines
Lithium is a crucial component in the batteries that power the electric vehicles the world needs to accelerate the green energy transition. While lithium prices were white hot late last…
TNM Drill Down: Great Boulder hits a homerun at Side Well
Our TNM Drill Down features highlights of the top gold assays of the past week. Drill holes are ranked by gold grade x width, as identified by our sister company Mining…
Wyloo says offer for Mincor is ‘best and final’ after nickel miner withdraws guidance
Andrew Forrest’s Wyloo Metals is sticking to its previous offer to buy Australian nickel explorer Mincor Resources (ASX: MCR) even after its target disclosed issues delivering nickel product as specified…
Danakali sells stake in flagship Colluli potash project in Eritrea To Chinese buyer
Australia’s Danakali (ASX: DNK) has completed the sale of its 50% stake in the Colluli potash project in Eritrea, 13 years after partnering with the Eritrean National Mining Corp. (ENAMCO) to build…
Liontown Resources snubs another Albemarle bid
Three times isn’t a charm for top lithium producer Albemarle (NYSE: ALB) as Australia’s Liontown Resources (ASX: LTR) has rejected its latest offer valuing the lithium developer at A$5.5 billion…
Video: Why mining is about to hit the decarbonization ‘tipping point’
Canadian Mining Journal Editor-in-Chief Tamer Elbokl talked to Mark Fellows, director and cofounder of Skarn Associates, about the mining sector’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions during the PDAC convention in…
TNM Drill Down: Rupert Resources’ Ikkari project in Finland tops gold assays
Our TNM Drill Down features highlights of the top gold assays of the past week. Drill holes are ranked by gold grade x width, as identified by our sister company…
Video: Patricia Mohr outlines Canada’s key advantages in the critical minerals space
Canadian Mining Journal Editor-in-Chief Tamer Elbokl spoke with economist, founder of the publication Critical Metals for a Sustainable World, and former vice-president with Scotiabank, Patricia Mohr at PDAC 2023 in…