Mosaic sells Saudi JV stake to Ma’aden for US$1.5B
U.S. fertilizer company Mosaic (NYSE: MOS) is selling its 25% stake in a US$8 billion Saudi Arabian phosphate production joint venture to the country’s flagship miner Ma’aden, in a stock…
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Gem Diamonds finds yet another big stone in Lesotho
Africa-focused miner Gem Diamonds (LSE: GEMD) has unearthed a new major Type II white diamond at its prolific Letšeng mine in Lesotho, barely six days after the previous find. The 118.74-carat…
Li-FT touts best lithium assay yet near Yellowknife
Li-FT Power (TSXV: LIFT; US-OTC: LIFFF) reported on Tuesday one of its strongest assays yet of 1.34% lithium oxide (Li2O) over 35 metres at its Big East target near Yellowknife,…
Greatland Gold may buy Havieron back from Newmont
Greatland Gold (LSE: GGP) said Tuesday it is in a strong position to buy back a majority stake in the Havieron gold-copper project in Western Australia from Newmont (NYSE: NEM;…
Lundin, Sprott, Warke fund Highlander Silver for Peru
South America-focused Highlander Silver (CSE: HSLV) is netting $9.2 million from members of the Lundin family as well as Canadian mining billionaires Richard Warke and Eric Sprott. The financing, for…
Podcast: ‘A complex situation’—MINING.com editor-in-chief Cecilia Jamasmie on BHP’s bid for Anglo American
This week’s episode features Cecilia Jamasmie, editor-in-chief of MINING.com, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli about BHP’s recent bid for Anglo American. Jamasmie delves into the complexities and political risks…
Wicheeda rare earths suitable for commercial processing, Ucore says
Ucore Rare Metals (TSXV: UCU; US-OTC: UURAF) has deemed a 26-tonne sample of mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) from the Wicheeda mine as suitable for processing on a commercial scale…
First Quantum to shut Ravensthorpe nickel mine
Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM) has decided to close its Ravensthorpe nickel operation in Western Australia. The ceasing of operations at the mine this week will cut around…
Century Lithium plunges after Clayton Valley feasibility
Century Lithium (TSXV: LCE; OTC: CYDVF) issued a feasibility study showing a 17% internal rate of return using a long-term lithium price for its Clayton Valley project in Nevada. The…
TNM Drill Down: Collective Mining Traps top assay in Colombia
Our TNM Drill Down features highlights of the top gold assays from the April 19-26 period. Drill holes are ranked by gold grade x width, as identified by data company…
Endeavour Mining pours first gold at Senegal mine expansion
Endeavour Mining (LSE: EDV; TSX: EDV) reported on Monday it poured first gold at its Sabodala-Massawa mine in Senegal on April 18, marking the successful delivery of the BIOX expansion…
AngloGold Ashanti project in Colombia hit by court-backed mining ban
AngloGold Ashanti’s (NYSE: AU) stalled La Colosa gold project in Colombia faces another setback after a local court upheld a mining ban. The 10th Administrative Court of Ibagué, the capital…