Platinum price ranges suggest prelude to a breakout
THE supply deficit forecast for platinum by the World Platinum Investment Council in March had widened further, the organisation said on Monday.
Based on first...
Lithium exports from Kodal delayed
REGULATORY hurdles in Mali have prevented British miner Kodal Minerals from exporting more than 20,000 tons of lithium concentrate, said Reuters which cited the...
Mali postpones hearing on Barrick mining dispute to May 22
A MALIAN court has postponed a scheduled hearing on whether to place Barrick Mining's Loulo-Gounkoto complex under provisional administration. The case will now be...
Orion may bring ‘big brother’ into copper mine plans
SHAREHOLDERS in copper exploration firm Orion Minerals can look forward to brighter days after it unveiled bankable feasibility studies of two projects in the...
Three things Miller has on his Valterra Platinum ‘to-do’ list
DEMERGERS should achieve three things: improve transparency, sharpen focus and satisfy not only existing shareholders but future ones. So said the Financial Times in...
Warfare reshaping critical minerals demand, says Friedland
MILITARY conflicts and surging defense budgets are dramatically altering metals demand globally, with western nations unprepared for critical shortages, said Ivanhoe Mines co-chair, Robert...
Petra Diamonds concludes exit from Williamson mine
PETRA Diamonds has exited Tanzania's Willliamson (WDL) mine saying on Wednesday an agreement to sell its remaining 31.5% stake had been concluded.
"We would like...
China has ample cobalt despite Congo export ban
CHINESE cobalt smelters remain well-supplied despite a four-month export ban imposed by the Democratic Republic of Congo in February, said Reuters which cited industry...
Mali aims to reopen Barrick mine under new management
A MALI court will convene Thursday to consider a request from the country's military government to place Canadian miner Barrick's suspended Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine...
Kenmare buyout negotiations extended to June 20
KENMARE Resources has been granted an extension for ongoing acquisition talks with potential buyers, pushing the decision deadline to June 20.
The mining company first...