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...
All eyes on Congo as cobalt market hangs in balance
A LOOMING decision by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on cobalt exports could dramatically increase prices and push battery manufacturers towards alternative materials,...
Ethiopia secures $1.7bn in minerals investment
ETHIOPIA has secured investment deals worth more than $1.7bn for its minerals and energy sectors, predominantly with Chinese firms, said Reuters citing the country's...
Zelenskiy stake in Northam Platinum is fake news
A VIDEO circulating on social media claiming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy purchased a majority stake in Northam Platinum is fake news, said Reuters citing...