Video: Gold Fields targets aggressive Americas-focused growth, CEO says
Gold Fields (NYSE: GFI; JSE: GFI) expects to boost production by 600,000 oz. in the coming years, CEO Mike Fraser says in a new video. Its pending $2.2-billion acquisition of…
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Vale considers listing base metals business in late 2026
Speaking at the FT Mining Summit, chairman Mark Cutifani said Vale Base Metals could be valued at $40 billion.
Quebec snapshot: Eight companies seeking gold, base metals, lithium and more
Quebec has a rich mining history and prospective geology for precious and base metals, critical minerals and more. Just as important, the provincial government offers an array of incentives to…
Lithium rout derails projects around the world, though some persist
Low lithium prices are forcing a raft of companies to delay spending on projects from Quebec to Nevada, from South America to Australia. General Motors (NYSE: GM) has postponed a…
JV video: Alamos Gold eyes 80% growth, mostly from within portfolio, CEO says
After digesting a series of acquisitions made at lower gold prices, Alamos Gold (TSX: AGI; NYSE: AGI) president and CEO John McCluskey says the company aims to grow production by…
Filo shareholders approve BHP-Lundin’s $4.1B takeover
Shareholders of Filo Corp. (TSX: FIL) voted in favour of BHP Group (ASX, NYSE: BHP) and Lundin Mining‘s (TSX: LUN) $4.1-billion buyout in what could be one of the biggest…
Burgundy Diamond halts Sable expansion plans at Ekati in Northwest Territories
Burgundy Diamond Mines (ASX: BDM), owner of the Ekati diamond mine in the Northwest Territories, says it has pulled plans for underground mining at the Sable open pit following feedback…
Asante Gold raises US$100M from mystery investor to grow Ghana mines
Asante Gold (CSE: ASE) has secured US$100 million ($136 million) through the sale of shares to a strategic investor, which it will use to fund growth and development at its…
Miners prefer Canada to overseas: KPMG
Canada’s increased government funding and protectionism are boosting outlooks compared with rising geopolitical risks in foreign countries, according to a new KPMG survey of industry executives. Nearly 80% of mining…
Fire shuts part of Teck’s BC zinc plant
Teck Resources (TSX: TECK.A, TECK.B; NYSE: TECK) has shut down part of the electrolytic zinc plant at its Trail Operations in British Columbia following what it calls a “localized fire”…
Gatos Silver boosts output at key mine ahead of First Majestic merger
Canadian explorer and developer Gatos Silver (TSX: GATO; NYSE: GATO), which is being bought by First Majestic Silver (TSX: AG; NYSE: AG), has extended the life of its flagship Cerro…
Quebec to become ‘anchor’ for Gold Fields diversification strategy, CEO says
Gold Fields‘ (NYSE: GFI; JSE: GFI) $2.2-billion Osisko Mining (TSX: OSK) buy, set to close before year-end, will help balance the South African company’s aging assets in Ghana and Peru,…