AngloGold Ashanti to sell the Mineração Serra Grande Mine
AngloGold Ashanti has agreed to sell its interest in Mineração Serra Grande mine (“MSG”) located in the state of Goiás,
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South America
Alunorte refinery starts new electric boilers, reducing carbon emissions
Alunorte has invested NOK 580 million in implementing electric boilers for steam production at the alumina refinery. This will reduce
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AngloGold Ashanti: Brazil operations turnaround
Gold production in the first half of 2024 from the Company’s Americas segment – AngloGold Ashanti Mineração (Cuiabá), Serra Grande
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Lithium mining: local communities suffer
Native groups in South America sit on $1 trillion of lithium but at what cost to their water, culture and
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First Quantum Minerals update on Cobre Panama
Cobre Panama currently remains in a phase of P&SM with production halted. Approximately 1,400 workers remain on site to run
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Marubeni and Antofagasta to invest in copper expansion project
Marubeni Corporation, in partnership with UK-based Antofagasta plc, has solidified its decision to invest in a substantial expansion project at
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Utilization of geothermal energy to produce green hydrogen
A momentous project spearheaded by the Center of Excellence in Geothermal Energy of the Andes (CEGA) aims to revolutionize energy
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Eloro Resources intersects 0.43% Sn over 62.84m at Iska Iska
Explorer Eloro Resources has released assay results from the first five of its eleven definition drill holes, including an intersection
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Rio Tinto and Codelco complete Nuevo Cobre exploration jv agreement
TOKYO – Rio Tinto has completed the acquisition of PanAmerican Silver’s stake in Agua de la Falda and entered a
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Vale cooperates to create Mega Hub for low-carbon steel production
Brazilian mining and metals group Vale (NYSE: VALE) announced Tuesday that the company and the Port of Açu signed an
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Anglogold Ashanti places Corrego Do Sitio Mine In Brazil on care and maintenance
JOHANNESBURG – The Córrego do Sítio (CDS) mine in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state has for a sustained period reported challenging
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Anglogold Ashanti places Corrego Do Sitio Mine In Brazil on care and maintenance
JOHANNESBURG – The Córrego do Sítio (CDS) mine in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state has for a sustained period reported challenging
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First Quantum and Rio Tinto announce completion of the La Granja Agreement
TORONTO – First Quantum Minerals and Rio Tinto have completed the previously announced transaction to progress the next phase of
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Galan begins construction of lithium brine project in Argentina
Galan Lithium (ASX:GLN) announced today that full Phase 1 pond construction has commenced for 5.4ktpa LCE production at the Hombre
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Costa Fuego to become one of the five largest copper projects
Costa Fuego is one of the five largest copper projects that will help copper supply to meet demand by the
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Ganfeng produces first lithium at Cauchari-Olaroz project in Argentina
China’s Ganfeng Lithium, the world’s largest lithium metal producer and the largest lithium compounds supplier in mainland China, yesterday announced
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Lumina Gold sells Cangrejos gold project to Wheaton for $300M
Wheaton Precious Metals has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary has entered into a definitive precious metal purchase agreement with Lumina
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Hydro and Glencore to partners in developing Alunorte
Hydro has signed an agreement with Glencore, who will acquire 30 percent of the Brazilian alumina refinery Hydro Alunorte and
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Lilac Solutions announces ion exchange milestone at lithium project
Lilac Solutions announced today that it successfully produced 2,500 kg of lithium carbonate equivalents (LCEs) using its proprietary ion exchange
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First Quantum and Rio Tinto form partnership for La Granja copper project
TORONTO – First Quantum Minerals has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Rio Tinto to progress the
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Zinc producer Nexa restarts operations at its Cerro Lindo mine in Peru
Major zinc producer Nexa Resources announced on Tuesday that its Cerro Lindo mine in Peru has resumed operations and the
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TIN: EM Vinto in force majeure after cut in coal supplies from Peru
The eighth largest tin producer, EM Vinto has entered force majeure, as the Bolivan smelter struggles with sourcing coal from
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Cerrado Gold to proceed with heap leach project at Las Calandrias
Cerrado Gold has announced that the company received all required permits for the gold heap leach project at the Las
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Stellantis invests $155 million in McEwen’s copper project
Automotive parts manufacturer Stellantis has announced a $155 million investment in a project located in Argentina, which will make a
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Sigma Lithium initiates commissioning of DMS plant in Brazil
Sigma Lithium has announced initiation of commissioning of its dense medium separation (DMS) module of the Greentech production plant at
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Rincon lithium project produces battery quality lithium carbonate
The Rincon lithium project run by Argosy Minerals in Argentina has announced that it has produced battery quality 99.76% lithium
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ZIJIN: Brine evaporation has begun at its lithium project in Argentina
Chinese mining group Zijin Mining reported today that on November 26, the construction of the small pre-concentration pond at the
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Gold production at Lundin’s Fruta del Norte to be well in excess of 400 koz
Lundin Gold has released its 2023 guidance and three-year gold production outlook. The company reported that gold production at Fruta
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AA secures desalinated water supply for Los Bronces Copper Mine
Anglo American has secured desalinated water supply for its Los Bronces copper mine in Chile from 2025 – following the
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Dynacor increases processing capacity at its Veta Dorada mine
Dynacor Group, an international gold ore industrial company servicing artisanal and small-scale miners (ASMs), has announced the completion of its
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