Sayona appoints new CEO, Canada COO

North American lithium producer Sayona Mining on Wednesday announced Lucas Dow as new MD and CEO, taking over from interim CEO James Brown. Dow, an experienced mining executive who has led... 

Study confirms Jaguar’s nickel sulphide production potential

Australia-listed Centaurus Metals has announced the results of a feasibility study for the Jaguar nickel sulphide project in northern Brazil, highlighting the strong economics from an initial... 

Tanzania mine gears up for first graphite concentrate exports

The maiden shipment of graphite concentrate from the Lindi Jumbo graphite mine, in Tanzania, is set to depart to Europe early this months, unlocking a new global graphite mining jurisdiction. The... 

Winsome awarded Quebec grant

Lithium developer Winsome Resources has received a C$130 0000 grant from the Quebec government to use towards metallurgical testwork samples from its Adina project in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay... 

Deep Yellow initiates financing process for Namibia uranium project

Uranium project developer Deep Yellow has appointed Nedbank as the mandated lead arranger and bookrunner to coordinate and arrange project financing for its flagship Tumas project, in Namibia. The... 

Santana applies for secondary New Zealand listing

Precious metals exploration company Santana Minerals has applied for a secondary listing on the New Zealand main board, with a targeted listing date of July 25. This will be in addition to its... 

Liontown charges ahead with $250m boost and offtake extension from LG Energy

Australian lithium developer Liontown Resources on Tuesday announced an expanded strategic partnership with foundation customer and major lithium-ion battery manufacturer LG Energy Solutions. The... 

Minbos' Angola mine may supply phosphate rock to Foskor

Junior mining company Minbos has announced a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Africa-based Foskor for a potential supply agreement from its Angola mine. Foskor currently... 

Coyne rejoins Spartan executive team

David Coyne has rejoined the executive team of gold company Spartan Resources, it was announced on Monday. An experienced CFO and director with more than 30 years’ Coyne, currently a nonexecutive... 

Argonaut shareholders approve takeover by Alamos

The shareholders of Argonaut Gold have approved a special resolution for a takeover by fellow Canadian miner Alamos Gold. The arrangement resolution received overwhelming approval with 99.58% of... 

Biden Administration shuts down plans for road key to unlocking Ambler mining district

The Biden Administration has officially halted plans for the Ambler Road in Alaska, dealing a blow to potential mining development in the region. The Ambler Road project, which aimed to construct... 

Underground fire forces production suspension at Anglo American coal mine

Global mining giant Anglo American has halted operations at its Grosvenor steelmaking coal mine in Queensland after an underground coal gas ignition over the weekend, prompting immediate evacuation... 

Orion invests in Dakota Gold

Entities managed by Orion Mine Finance Management have invested $6-million in exploration and development company Dakota Gold. Orion’s ownership of Dakota, together with its prior investment from... 

NextSource considers $280m investment in Saudi Arabia for battery anode plant

Canada’s NextSource is exploring the establishment of a battery anode facility (BAF) in Saudi Arabia, drawn by the kingdom’s attractive incentives for value-added processing. The proposed facility... 

De Grey secures A$1bn senior debt for WA gold mine

The Hemi gold project, in Western Australia, is getting closer to a final investment decision with developer De Grey Mining on Friday announcing that the project was fully funded. The ASX-listed... 

Bannerman raises A$85m to progress Namibia uranium project

Australia-listed uranium junior Bannerman Energy on Friday announced a placement to raise A$85-million for the continued development of its Etango-8 project, in Namibia. The two-tranche placement... 

GTI Energy appoints Hartmann to board

Clean fuel group GTI Energy has appointed Denver-based in situ recovery uranium technical and executive leader Matt Hartmann to the board of directors. Hartmann joins the ASX-listed company’s... 

Lynas targets 2025 production for separated heavy rare earths at Malaysian facility

ASX-listed Lynas Rare Earths plans to start production of two separated heavy rare earths (HRE) products at its Malaysian facility by 2025. This marks a strategic shift as Lynas expands its product... 

Ramelius makes strategic investment in Spartan

ASX-listed Ramelius Resources has bought 8.5-million shares in fellow-listed Spartan Resources as a strategic investment, representing about 8.9% of Spartan’s ordinary shares on issue. Spartan’s... 

Sumitomo may earn-in to Hammer’s Bullrush project

Exploration company Hammer Metals has teamed up with Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceana (SMMO), providing that company with an opportunity to earn up to an 80% interest in the Bullrush project, in... 

Paladin sets guidance for resurrected Namibia uranium mine

Uranium mining company Paladin will continue to use previously mined stockpile ore for production at the Langer Heinrich mine next year, and will restart mining activities in 2026. Having recently... 

Gold Road makes readiness advancements at Yamarna

Australian mining company Gold Road is making good progress advancing its 100%-owned resources towards mine readiness at Yamarna, east of Laverton in Western Australia. The mine readiness... 

McEwen raises $70m for Los Azules copper advancement

Dual-listed McEwen Mining has announced a step forward for its Los Azules copper project with a $70-million financing initiative through its subsidiary, McEwen Copper. The financing, conducted... 

Mayur makes new plans for PNG project following VBR investment cancellation

Following the termination of an investment agreement between Mayur Resources and Vision Blue Resources (VBR) for the Central Lime Project (CLP), the developer on Tuesday announced a new potential... 

Skeena secures $750m for Eskay Creek project

Dual-listed Skeena Resources on Tuesday announced a financing package totalling $750-million, equivalent to more than C$1-billion, for the development, construction and working capital required for... 

Cosmos enhances Nunavut uranium portfolio

Australia-headquartered Cosmos Exploration has secured two additional prospective uranium projects, Angilak West and Nut Lake South, located in the emerging uranium mining district of the Thelon... 

ASX-bound Cobold to house EMC’s expanded uranium interests

Emerging resources company Everest Metals Corporation (EMC) has announced the expansion of its uranium portfolio with the acquisition of the Mukinbudin project, in Western Australia. The Mark... 

Mayur and Vision Blue terminate investment agreement

ASX-listed Mayur Resources on Tuesday announced the termination of its investment agreement with Vision Blue Resources (VBR) for the Central Lime Project (CLP), in Papua New Guinea, citing... 

OceanaGold receives $30m for Blackwater sale

Toronto-listed OceanaGold has completed the previously announced sale of its interest in the Blackwater project, in New Zealand, following the receipt of all required regulatory approvals. As... 

Power Nickel secures C$20m investment from leading investors

Exploration junior Power Nickel has closed an over-subscribed flow-through offering, raising C$20-million at C$1.25 a unit. Each unit includes one flow-through common share and one-half of one... 

Paladin to buy Fission Uranium for C$1.14bn

Uranium mining company Paladin Energy on Monday announced the acquisition of Fission Uranium for C1.14-billion, creating a global uranium leader with assets in Canada, Namibia and Australia.... 

Gibb River enters Namibia uranium sector

Australian company Gibb River Diamonds has acquired two uranium projects in Namibia, comprising six exclusive prospecting licences covering 1 828 km2. The company, which is also developing the... 

Tomingley has ‘big future ahead’, says Alkane MD

The Tomingley gold operation, near Dubbo in New South Wales, is set to increase production to more than 100 000 oz/y by 2027, says ASX-listed Alkane Resources. The company on Monday announced a... 

Catalyst optimistic about profitability of former Barrick mine

Following successful stabilisation efforts at the Plutonic gold mine, in Western Australia, miner Catalyst Metals is now setting its sights on expanding through organic growth opportunities in the... 

NewPeak sells Sweden mineral permits

Diversified mineral exploration junior NewPeak Metals has signed a term sheet to offload its Sweden mineral permits as part of its rejuvenation plans. The ASX-listed company will sell 100% of its... 

McEwen advances new mine at Fox Complex

Canada-based McEwen Mining is developing a new mining operation at the Stock property of the Fox Complex, in Timmins, Ontario. The Stock property, which includes the former Stock mill and mine,... 

SQM to join Talga in Swedish lithium project

Battery materials and technology company Talga Group has entered into an earn-in agreement with lithium miner Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQ) over the Aero project, in Sweden. Under the... 

Surge Copper kick-starts Berg PFS

TSX-V-listed Surge Copper has initiated its prefeasibility study (PFS) work on its Berg property, in British Columbia, having completed a C$5-million funding package. The biggest component of the... 

Agnico unveils Detour Lake's pathway to 1Moz/y

Canadian mining company Agnico Eagle Mines has unveiled an ambitious plan to boost production at its Detour Lake mine, in Ontario, to an average of one-million ounces a year over a 14-year period,... 

New Red 5 leadership takes office

Following its merger with Silver Lake, ASX-listed Red 5 on Wednesday implemented key changes to the executive leadership team and its board. Mining engineer Luke Tonkin, previously MD and CEO of...