EU inks deal with Chile to boost access to battery metals, renewables
The European Union (EU) and Chile inked on Friday a fresh partnership deal that will give the bloc greater easier access to lithium, copper and other raw materials that are…
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Trafigura puts Auby zinc smelter on care and maintenance
“Challenging market conditions” have forced Trafigura to put its Auby smelter in France on care and maintenance. Netherlands-based Nyrstar, which is majority owned by Trafigura, reported the closure on Dec….
Eldorado Gold reports declining reserve base
Eldorado Gold (TSX: ELD; Nasdaq: ELD) has reported a 7% year-on-year drop in the reserve base underpinning its four operating mines in Turkey, Greece and Canada to 7.4 million oz….
The View from England: Miners still await a miracle
Two years ago, in this column, I reminded readers of The Northern Miner that the mining industry has a patron saint, Barbara, whose feast day (Dec. 4) is observed by…
TSX, mining and metal indices see gains during Nov. 28–Dec. 2 trading week
The markets this week saw the TSX rally to its highest closing level in nearly six months on Dec. 1, buoyed by news that U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell could…
Global Exploration Snapshot: Eight companies to watch
While the search for new gold deposits across the world never lets up, explorers are picking up the pace seeking out critical minerals. Here’s a glimpse of eight companies exploring for precious and…
Volkswagen kicks off search for battery cell plant sites in Canada
Volkswagen AG has begun searching for a site in Canada to build its first battery cell factory in North America, a part of the German carmaker’s planned expansion of its electric vehicle…
CMS 2022: Agnico Eagle banks on Canadian production upside
The largest producer of Canadian gold, Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM; NYSE: AEM), is banking on its soon-to-be-consolidated in-country portfolio to underpin its near and long-term production growth profile, executive…
Rupert Resources shares rise on Ikkari gold PEA outlining 22-year mine life
Rupert Resources (TSXV: RUP) announced the results from its preliminary economic assessment (PEA study) for the company’s 100%-owned Rupert Lapland project, including its flagship Ikkari gold discovery and Pahtavaara mine…
Sibanye-Stillwater to spend $821M advancing Finnish lithium project
Precious metals miner Sibanye-Stillwater (JSE: SSW; NYSE: SBSW) approved on Monday a €588 million ($821.6 million) investment to advance its Keliber lithium project in Finland. The South African miner said its…
UK, South Africa seek deeper cooperation on critical minerals
London and Pretoria announced a partnership to promote the responsible exploration, development, production, and processing of critical minerals in South Africa. In a statement, both governments said that this new…
Atalaya Mining stock rises on new discoveries from regional exploration in Spain
Atalaya Mining (TSX: AYM) shares took off on Friday morning following the latest update on its regional exploration program in southern Spain, which included a potential new massive sulphide discovery…