BC residents show strong support for critical minerals development – survey

Three quarters of British Columbians would like to see the province become a world leader in supplying critical minerals that are vital to clean technologies and fighting climate change, according... 

Projects in Progress 2023 (First Edition)

Creamer Media’s 'Projects in Progress 2023' supplement considers some of the major project developments under way, including high-profile electricity, hydrogen, industry, petrochemicals and gas,... 

Consolidated to create new pure-play US uranium company

TSX-V-listed Consolidated Uranium (CUR) has announced the creation and planned spin-out of Premier American Uranium (PUR), currently a majority controlled subsidiary of CUR focused on the... 

Tsodilo becomes a ResponsibleSteel member

Exploration company Tsodilo Resources has been accepted for membership in the ResponsibleSteel organisation – a global not-for-profit multistakeholder standard and certification initiative whose... 

Mkango appoints ESG specialist to its board

Aim- and TSX-V-listed Mkango Resources has appointed Philipa Varris to its board as nonexecutive director and chairperson of its sustainability committee. The company states that the appointment is... 

USGS invests millions in critical-minerals mapping in Alaska

The US Geological Survey (USGS) will invest more than $5.8-million to map critical-mineral resources in Alaska in partnership with the Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys. “I’m... 

CDA says USGS stance on copper ignores its own methodology

The Copper Development Association (CDA) has slammed the US Geological Survey (USGS) for misleading a bipartisan group of congressmen and senators about the need for copper to be included in the US... 

Marula establishes copper, graphite subsidiary in Kenya

AAfrica-focused mining and development company Marula Mining has established a wholly-owned operating subsidiary company Muchai Mining Kenya to focus on securing both near-term and advanced copper... 

Contango's Lubu project produces first washed coal

The Lubu coking coal project, in Zimbabwe – owned by London-listed natural resource development company Contango Holdings – produced its first washed coal on May 23. This followed dry and wet runs... 

Eskom to implement Stage 5 loadshedding from 16:00

Power utility Eskom has announced that it will implement Stage 5 loadshedding in the evenings until further notice. Stage 5 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 until 05:00 and Stage 4... 

Long-standing Avalon CEO retires

Toronto-listed lithium development company Avalon Advanced Materials has announced the retirement of its long-standing CEO, Dun Bubar. Scott Monteith, who joined Avalon’s board of directors... 

Former Wheaton director passes away

Streaming company Wheaton Precious Metals has announced the passing of one of its founding board members, John Brough. He passed away last week owing to a health-related issue. 

Silver X no longer buying Revenue mine

Vancouver-based Silver X Mining said on Friday that it would no longer acquire the Revenue-Virginius mine, in Colorado, out of receivership. Silver X in April announced it would buy the asset from... 

Decommissioned Cluff Lake mine transfers to province

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has approved Orano Canada’s application to revoke the mine and mill operating licence for the Cluff Lake project, allowing the site to be transferred... 

New CFO to take the helm at Newmont

Gold mining major Newmont on Thursday announced the appointment of  Karyn Ovelman as executive VP and CFO. She will join the company during the second quarter. 

Candente closes placement with Whittle and Fortescue

Toronto-listed Candente Copper, which will change its name to Alta Copper on Friday, has closed a nonbrokered private placement with Whittle Equity and Nascent Exploration, a wholly owned... 

South32 exercises top-up right to maintain Aldebaran interest

Diversified mining company South32 has elected to exercise its top-up right to maintain a 9.9% equity interest in mineral exploration company Aldebaran. The top-up right resulted from the warrant... 

KWG Resources morphs into Canada Chrome

The owner of the Black Horse chromite project, int heh Ring of Fire, has announced that it will amalgamate with its wholly-owned subsidiary Canada Chrome Corporation (CCC). CCC’s assets will be... 

GoGold releases PEA results for Los Ricos North

Canada-based gold and silver producer GoGold has announced the results of an initial preliminary economic assessment (PEA) at its Los Ricos North project, in Mexico. This is the second PEA... 

Implats raises stake in RBPlat to 45.82%

Platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Impala Platinum (Implats) has concluded agreements to acquire a further 190 000 shares in takeover target Royal Bafokeng Platinum (RBPlat). This will increase... 

Caledonia enters into ATM transaction with Cantor Fitzgerald & Co

Gold miner Caledonia Mining Corporation has entered into an at the market (ATM) sales agreement with Cantor Fitzgerald & Co, pursuant to which Caledonia may, at its discretion from time to time,... 

Stage 5 loadshedding to be implemented from 16:00

Power utility Eskom will implement Stage 5 loadshedding from 16:00 this afternoon until 05:00 on Friday. Thereafter, various stages of loadshedding will be implemented over the weekend. Breakdowns... 

Keras exits Togo, completes transition to North America-focused company

Aim-listed Keras Resources has reached an agreement with the Togo government on the future of the Nayéga manganese project. Keras will no longer pursue an exploitation permit for the project. The... 

Blencowe raises £635 000 for Orom-Cross DFS

Natural resources company Blencowe Resources has raised £635 000 through the issue of 12.7-million new shares to maintain momentum on the definitive feasibility study (DFS) work that is under way... 

Battery Metals 2023: Powering the green economy

The clean energy transition has unleashed unprecedented demand for key minerals and metals. Lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and graphite are crucial to battery performance, longevity and energy... 

Chaarat flags potential $250m investment

Shares in Chaarat Gold jumped 44% on the Aim on Wednesday, after the company announced a potential $250-million investment from Xiwang International. The investment would be used to develop... 

Iamgold takes $400m loan

Canadian gold miner Iamgold has announced a $400-million, five-year second lien secured term loan from three institutional lenders. Oaktree Capital Management, through funds managed by Oaktree, is... 

Wheaton acquires $300m gold stream on Lumina’s Cangrejos project

Royalty and streaming group Wheaton Precious Metals has added the gold stream on the Cangrejos project of Lumina Gold to its portfolio of assets, the companies announced on Tuesday. Wheaton will... 

Minto directors, senior management resign

Embattled copper miner Minto Metals on Tuesday announced the resignation of its board of directors, as well as that of two senior management members. Gati Al-Jebouri, Lazaros Nikeas and Derek... 

GoviEx to expand scope of Mutanga feasibility study

Exploration company GoviEx Uranium will expand the scope of the feasibility study for its Mutanga project, in Zambia, to include detailed engineering and design. With an updated mineral resource to... 

Barrick takes option on Midland’s Patris property

TSX-V-listed Midland Exploration has entered into a definite option agreement with a subsidiary of Barrick Gold for its Patris gold property, 35 km northeast of the town of Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec.... 

New CEO candidate named for diamond miner Alrosa

The board of Russian diamond mining company Alrosa will consider the appointment of Pavel Marinychev  for the position of CEO, following the planned resignation of Sergey Ivanov. Marinychev... 

Vizsla adds strategic land between Woodjam and Mount Polley

TSX-V-listed Vizsla Copper has agreed to acquire RG Copper, a company that has the right to acquire up to a 70% interest in the Redgold copper/gold project pursuant to an option agreement with the... 

TFR reports derailment on North Corridor

State-owned Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) is operating its North Corridor on reduced load, after a train, enroute to Richards Bay, derailed on Thursday. TFR said in a statement on Friday that 49... 

Teck’s copper growth plans advance with Zafranal regulatory nod

Canadian miner Teck Resources on Friday announced that the Zafranal copper project, in Peru, had received regulatory approval, marking an important step in the company’s strategy to grow its copper... 

Ivanhoe Electric to buy private land at Santa Cruz project

NYSE American- and TSX-listed Ivanhoe Electric has announced the signing of a binding purchase and sale agreement to acquire 2 511 ha of surface title and associated water rights at the Santa Cruz... 

Andrada appoints Barclays as strategic adviser to advance its Namibian lithium portfolio

London-listed technology metals mining company Andrada Mining has appointed Barclays Bank as a strategic financial adviser to advance its lithium portfolio. Andrada, which holds mining and... 

South Africa's mining ouptut down 2.6% y/y in March

South Africa's mining production decreased by 2.6% year-on-year in March, with the diamonds and platinum group metals (PGMs) having been the biggest contributors. Diamond output was 54.7% lower... 

Sibanye cements lithium expansion with Keliber foundation stone laying

Diversified mining company Sibanye-Stillwater on Thursday celebrated the ceremonial launch of its Keliber lithium project, in Finland, with a foundation stone laying ceremony taking place at the... 

Illegal blockade at San Jose lifted – Fortuna Silver

NYSE- and TSX-V-listed Fortuna Silver Mines said on Thursday that the illegal blockade at its San Jose mine, in Mexico, had been lifted and that operations had resumed. Following an agreement...