Rio Tinto backs new A$250m agriculture–carbon venture in Australia

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and global investment group La Caisse have launched a A$250-million agricultural and carbon platform in Australia, with Rio Tinto signing on as a... 

Boab extends option to secure full ownership of Sorby Hills

ASX-listed Boab Metals has extended its option agreement with Henan Yuguang (Australia) to acquire the latter’s 25% stake in the Sorby Hills lead/silver/zinc project, in Western Australia. The... 

Prospect rapidly advancing Zambian copper project

Australia-listed Prospect Resources is positioning itself as a fast-moving copper developer in Zambia, with MD Sam Hosack telling the Africa Down Under conference on Friday that the company’s... 

Burkina Faso clarifies stance on increased stake in West African Resources’ Kiaka mine

Burkina Faso’s director-general of the mining registry, Mamadou Sagnon, has moved to assure investors that the government’s request for a greater stake in West African Resources’ (WAF’s) new Kiaka... 

Ivanhoe Mines uncovers surface copper in Kazakhstan, eyes drilling campaign

Copper and platinum group metals miner Ivanhoe Mines has reported the discovery of outcropping copper mineralisation in Kazakhstan’s Chu-Sarysu basin, one of the world’s largest and least-explored... 

Malawi project FID sets Lindian on course to rare earths producer status

Perth-based explorer Lindian Resources has locked in A$91.5-million from institutional investors and approved a final investment decision (FID) to build the first stage of its flagship Kangankunde... 

Aussie juniors hail Côte d’Ivoire as 'premier' West African jurisdiction

Côte d’Ivoire’s emergence as West Africa’s premier gold investment destination took centre stage on day two of the Africa Down Under conference in Perth, with several Australian companies... 

Minister defends investment climate in Ghana amid Azumah dispute

Ghana’s Lands and Natural Resources Minister Armah-Kofi Buah has moved to assure international investors that the West African nation remains a stable and attractive mining jurisdiction, despite a... 

Egypt courts global miners as it seeks to lift mining’s GDP share sixfold

Egypt is stepping up efforts to attract international miners as it targets raising the contribution of mining to the economy from less than 1% of GDP to as much as 6%, Petroleum and Mineral... 

WA’s online mining approvals portal days away from launch

Western Australia’s digital portal to streamline mining approvals will go live within days, Mines and Petroleum Minister David Michael confirmed at the Africa Down Under conference on Thursday.... 

Sandfire hails Motheo success, highlights Botswana partnership

Australia-based Sandfire Resources MD and CEO Brendan Harris has described the company’s Motheo copper mine in Botswana as a “remarkable achievement”, crediting both the supportive investment... 

Junior Exploration Fund starting to deliver results, says Mgcina

South Africa’s R400-million Junior Mining Exploration Fund (JMEF) is starting to bear fruit, with eight projects already supported under its first funding call, Deputy Mineral and Petroleum... 

SA cadastre delay ‘worth it to get it right’ – Minerals Council, DMPR

While the implementation of South Africa’s long-awaited digital mining cadastre has been pushed back to October, government and industry leaders insist that taking more time is necessary to ensure... 

Logistics reforms gaining traction, SA mining execs tell Australia conference

Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane says logistics reforms are “moving in the right direction”, with private sector participation and government-business collaboration starting to... 

African governments push for local value-add as resource nationalism returns

The resurgence of resource nationalism, particularly in West Africa, has emerged as one of the discussion points on the first day of the Africa Down Under (ADU) conference in Perth, with officials,... 

BHP opens its doors to outside ideas with Xplor accelerator

BHP may be the world’s biggest miner, but it knows the next great mineral discoveries are more likely to come from outside its walls. This was the message from Sophie Proud, manager of the... 

Teck defers growth projects pending QB ramp-up, launches review

Toronto- and New York-listed Teck Resources has pressed pause on major growth projects until its flagship Quebrada Blanca (QB) copper operation in Chile delivers consistent output. The... 

Critical One acquires 18.5% stake in Namibia-focused Dark Star

CSE-listed Critical One Energy, formerly Madison Metals, said on Tuesday it had acquired an 18.5% interest in fellow-listed Dark Star Minerals, underscoring its commitment to supporting the... 

US plans coal lease sales in Alabama, Utah and Montana

The US Department of the Interior said on Tuesday it would advance three competitive coal lease sales this fall, offering tracts in Alabama, Montana and Utah as part of the Trump administration’s... 

Lifezone closes $60m bridge loan, explores strategic transactions for Kabanga Nickel

NYSE-listed Lifezone Metals has closed a $60-million bridge loan facility with Taurus Mining Finance Fund No. 2, enabling its wholly-owned subsidiary, Kabanga Nickel, to advance early works and... 

enCore says South Dakota uranium project approved for fast-track permitting

Nasdaq- and TSX-V-listed enCore Energy on Tuesday announced that its Dewey Burdock uranium project in South Dakota had secured Fast-41 approval, marking the first critical minerals project in the... 

WA Environment Minister approves Arrowsmith North silica sands project

ASX-listed VRX Silica has shifted its focus at the Arrowsmith North silica project to finalising infrastructure solutions, binding offtake agreements and project finance, MD Bruce Maluish said on... 

Magnum refocuses US projects on rare earths and critical minerals

Australia-based Magnum Mining and Exploration has sharpened its focus on the growing US market for critical minerals, launching a comprehensive review of its American assets following a board... 

Silver Institute highlights US, India as key drivers of investment demand as prices top $40/oz

Global silver investment remains concentrated in just four countries – the US, India, Germany and Australia – which together account for about 80% of bar and coin demand, according to a new report... 

Dateline raises A$25m for California gold and REE project

ASX-listed Dateline Resources secured A$25-million from institutional investors to fund exploration at its Colosseum gold and rare earth project in California, boosting the company’s cash reserves... 

Capstone sees four-week downtime at Mantoverde after ball mill motor fail

Vancouver-based Capstone Copper said on Sunday that copper production at its Mantoverde mine in Chile would be temporarily reduced after a second ball mill motor failure forced the site to operate... 

WAF shares suspended as Burkina Faso targets bigger stake in Kiaka

Trading in gold miner West African Resources’ (WAF’s) shares has been suspended on the ASX after the company failed to lodge an announcement addressing a request from the Burkina Faso government to... 

Fenix secures right to 290Mt iron-ore Weld Range iron-ore project

ASX-listed Fenix Resources has signed a binding 30-year right-to-mine agreement with Sinosteel Midwest Corporation (SMC), a subsidiary of China Baowu Steel Group, giving Fenix exclusive rights to... 

Sayona reports record output but $382m loss as lithium prices weigh on earnings

Australia-listed Sayona Mining has posted record production and sales from its North American Lithium (NAL) operations, but still recorded a $382 million full-year loss as lower prices and asset... 

Lucara recovers second 2 000 ct diamond at Botswana’s Karowe mine

Canada-headquartered Lucara Diamond has recovered its second diamond of more than 2 000 ct from the Karowe mine in Botswana, underscoring the asset’s reputation for producing some of the world’s... 

Equinox starts ore processing at Valentine

Canadian miner Equinox Gold has begun processing ore at its Valentine gold mine in Newfoundland and Labrador, with first gold expected within the next month. “I am pleased to announce that our... 

Paladin Energy confirms Patterson Lake economics

An engineering review of the Patterson Lake South (PLS) uranium project in Canada has confirmed the project’s strong economics, even as capital and operating costs increased, with first production... 

IGO swings to A$955m loss, says FY results 'disappointing'

Battery metals producer IGO on Thursday posted a sharp full-year loss after being hit by weaker lithium markets, impairments and a writedown of its Kwinana refinery. The Perth-based company... 

Bundey addresses governance, Ellison succession in letter to MinRes shareholders

Perth-based miner Mineral Resources (MinRes) on Thursday reported a near A$900-million loss in a 12-mont period marked by softer commodity prices, write downs and governance turmoil. Revenue fell... 

Cannington output scaled down amid underground challenges

Diversified miner South32 has cut production expectations at its Cannington silver, lead and zinc operation in north-west Queensland, after a review of the mine plan highlighted rising underground... 

South32 sharpens focus on critical minerals as profit lifts, legacy assets fall away

Diversified mining company South32 has sharpened its focus on copper, aluminium and other commodities tied to the global energy transition, reporting stronger earnings while confirming plans to... 

Rio Tinto weighs future of Richards Bay Minerals, Quebec’s RTIT and US mine

Mining major Rio Tinto has placed its Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) operations in KwaZulu-Natal, along with its Canadian iron and titanium operations and US borates mine, under strategic review as... 

Simon Trott overhauls Rio Tinto exec team, operating model

Mining major Rio Tinto Group on Wednesday announced a reorganisation of its operating model and executive leadership team, streamlining its structure into three core product groups – Iron Ore,... 

Canada, Germany sign partnership to secure critical minerals supply chains

Canada and Germany signed a joint declaration on Tuesday to deepen cooperation on critical minerals and energy, part of Ottawa’s efforts to strengthen ties with European allies and diversify supply... 

Asante completes $500m financing to support Ghana gold mines

Canada’s Asante Gold has completed a $500-million financing package that will support the development and expansion of its Bibiani and Chirano gold mines, in Ghana. The company announced on Monday...