De Beers to spend $1 billion on Botswana mine expansion

The approved investment will be used to convert the Jwaneng open pit mine into an underground diamond operation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2024 | 3:42 am

Union members stage demonstration at First Quantum’s Panama mine

While the objectives of the demonstration were unclear, it’s the latest sign of the role played by resource nationalism in the shutdown of the Cobre Panama mine.

Bloomberg News | January 9, 2024 | 2:19 pm

EMP Metals shares PEA for Viewfield lithium brine with post-tax NPV of $1bn

The project will produce lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) for the battery market over a 23-year period.

Staff Writer | January 9, 2024 | 11:32 am

US seeks to jumpstart production of higher-energy uranium now made in Russia

The US is seeking bids from contractors to help establish a domestic supply of a uranium fuel enriched to higher levels.

Reuters | January 9, 2024 | 11:24 am

Saudi Arabia ups mineral resource estimates to $2.5 trillion

About 10% of the increase in estimate comes from the addition of rare earths minerals.

Reuters | January 9, 2024 | 11:11 am

India’s plans to double coal production ignore climate threat

India's coal production is expected to reach 1.5 billion tons by 2030.

Bloomberg News | January 9, 2024 | 11:01 am

High-grade results ‘bode well’ for Graphite One feasibility this year

The results from about 8,730 metres across 52 drill holes were part of Graphite One’s largest exploration program in the company’s history at the Graphite Creek project.

Blair McBride | January 9, 2024 | 9:57 am