Days after suspending operations, Kinross mulls a ‘full exit’ from Russia
Kinross Gold (TSX: K; NYSE: KGC) may permanently exit from Russia after operating in the country for about 25 years, a BMO metals and mining analyst said, as the nation…
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How much could battery recycling actually aid cobalt, lithium supply shortages?
A recent report by IDTechEx estimates that less than 8% of the global cobalt demand and 6% of the lithium demand will be supplied by recycled Li-ion batteries by 2030….
Brazil’s Bolsonaro backs legalization of mining in Indigenous lands amidst Russia invasion
Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has reiterated the need to allow mining in the nation’s Indigenous territories to strengthen food security, as he expects Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine to increase…
GMS: Invest in exploration and skilled labour to tackle critical metals supply chain, says World Bank mining expert
From heading towards a more “diversified and less concentrated” supply chain of critical metals to the need for skilled people in the global mining industry, World Bank mining specialist Martin…
Buenaventura to kick off San Gabriel gold mine construction in 2023
Buenaventura (NYSE: BVN), Peru’s largest publicly traded precious metals miner, will begin construction on its delayed San Gabriel gold-silver project in the country’s southern region of Moquegua in 2023. The company had…
Alrosa suspends Natural Diamond Council membership
The affected by sanctions Russian diamond miner said it was doing “everything” needed to mitigate the impacts of the conflict on its clients and partners.
Russia-Ukraine tension may give rise to a new commodity world order
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has the potential to establish a new commodity world order that tilts reliable supply toward North America, Bloomberg Intelligence says in a research note. Analyst…
Kinross suspends Russian operations
Kinross Gold (TSX: K; NYSE: KGC) has announced overnight that it will suspend all development work at its Udinsk gold project in Russia as international sanctions and legal restrictions intensify…
Deep-South says Namibia Ministry misses deadline to defend licence refusal
Deep-South Resources (TSXV: DSM) seems to have has scored a win in its battle to renew the company’s prospecting licence for the Haib copper project in Namibia, after the country’s…
The Northern Miner appoints Alisha Hiyate new Editor-in-Chief
As George Harrison once sang: “All Things must pass”… and that includes incredible journalistic and editorial tenures. With that thought in mind, I announce to you all that Trish Saywell is retiring from…
Ukraine stays resilient, says Black Iron CEO as firm’s main shareholder increases stake
Canadian miner Black Iron’s (TSX: BKI; US-OTC: BKIRF) largest shareholder has increased its ownership in the company to 15%, at a time when the iron ore developer has been forced…
From adversaries to allies: ‘Weaving Two Worlds’ looks at how the resource sector can build trust with Indigenous communities
Resource companies understand that positive relationships with Indigenous communities are key to their success. They are also aware that Aboriginal communities have a greater say and more power than ever…