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Barrick to suspend operations in Mali after gold seized
Barrick to suspend operations in Mali after gold seized
14th January 2025 By: Reuters

Canadian miner Barrick Gold said it will have to suspend mining operations in Mali after the government seized gold stocks from the company's Loulo-Gounkoto complex and flew them out by helicopter... 


Dugald River
MMG to resume work at Queensland mine with fire threat contained
14th January 2025 By: Reuters

Mining firm MMG said on Tuesday it expects to resume operations at its Dugald River zinc mine in Queensland later in the day after an approaching grassfire near its perimeter was contained. MMG,... 


China 2024 iron-ore imports hit record on resilient demand, steel exports
China 2024 iron-ore imports hit record on resilient demand, steel exports
13th January 2025 By: Reuters

China's iron-ore imports in 2024 rose to a record high for a second year, customs data showed on Monday, as lower prices spurred buying while demand remained resilient due in large part to massive... 


Former Adriatic CEO becomes True North chair
13th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Paul Cronin, the co-founder and former MD and CEO of European miner Adriatic Metals, has been appointed nonexecutive chairperson of ASX-listed True North Copper. He joins the company following the... 


Mark Cutifani
Veteran mining banker teams up with former Anglo American CEO Cutifani to chase M&A revival
13th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

In his two decades at Bank of America Corp as a mining banker, Omar Davis worked on several transactions with former Anglo American boss Mark Cutifani. They’ve now teamed up again to set up a... 


Simberi in Papua New Guinea
Simberi misses Q2 production mark
13th January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian miner St Barbara reiterated its full-year production guidance of 65 000 oz to 75 000 oz, but said that lower-than-expected output in the second quarter would push production to the... 


Sneddon resigns from Bowen Coking Coal board
13th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Neville Sneddon has resigned as a nonexecutive director of Bowen Coking Coal, the ASX-listed company reported on Monday. Sneddon played a key role in Bowen's transition from exploration to... 


E25 granted key approval for Butcherbird manganese expansion
E25 granted key approval for Butcherbird manganese expansion
13th January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Western Australian Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has approved Element25’s (E25’s) planned expansion of the Butcherbird manganese project in the Pilbara. The final... 


Gold mineralisation
US/China tension likely to drive demand for some commodities – Ninety One
13th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

This year is poised to have various influences impacting on commodity markets, including Donald Trump’s re-election as US President, says private baking organisation Ninety One. In unpacking the... 


Barrick warns shareholders against unsolicited mini-tender offer by TRC
Barrick warns shareholders against unsolicited mini-tender offer by TRC
13th January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Barrick Gold has cautioned shareholders against an unsolicited mini-tender offer from TRC Capital Investment to purchase up to five-million of its common shares. The offer... 


Zinc stacked
BMI unpacks lower-price outlook for zinc
13th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Market analyst BMI has maintained its zinc price forecast for this year at $2 650/t owing to weaker supply and demand dynamics; however, refined zinc production will likely trend higher this year... 


Tharisa mine in South Africa’s North West.
Underground feasibility progressing, early works capital being deployed – Tharisa
13th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

A well progressing Tharisa mine underground definitive feasibility study accompanied by early works capital deployment is reported by Johannesburg- and London-listed platinum group metals (PGMs)... 


Barrick CEO Mark Bristow
Mali starts seizing gold stocks at Barrick site, company memo says
13th January 2025 By: Reuters

Mali's government has begun enforcing a provisional order to seize gold stock at Barrick Gold's Loulo-Gounkoto site, the Canadian miner said in a note to Malian staff, warning again that it may... 


Copper ore
Consultancy says digitalisation, energy transition to shape mining industry this year
13th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Shifting global demand and new opportunities for forward-thinking organisations in the mining industry is reshaping the industry this year, says business management consultancy OIM Consulting CEO... 


Delegates attending the 2024 Future Minerals Forum
Future Minerals Forum 2025 targeting tangible outcomes
13th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Now in its fourth year, the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) has evolved into a global conversation about shaping the future of minerals, bringing together leaders from government, industry and other... 


Jubilee CEO Leon Coetzer
Jubilee fails to meet copper production targets in Zambia owing to power cuts
13th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

Aim- and AltX-listed diversified metals producer Jubilee Metals Group failed to meet its copper production target at its Roan operation, in Zambia, owing to power constraints, the company announced... 


As Trump renews push for Greenland, mineral wealth takes centre stage
As Trump renews push for Greenland, mineral wealth takes centre stage
13th January 2025 By: Reuters

US President-elect Donald Trump last week reiterated his interest in taking control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, which could be useful for the US because of its strategic... 


Barrick owns the  Loulo-Gounkoto complex in Mali
Mali to get $1.2bn from miners after talks
13th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Mali is set to get 750-billion CFA francs ($1.2-billion) from miners in the first quarter this year following an overhaul of its mining sector. In late December, Mali had received 500-billion CFA... 


Musselwhite in Ontario
Orla secures proxy firm support for Musselwhite acquisition
13th January 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian gold miner Orla Mining has gained the backing of two major proxy advisory firms for its proposed acquisition of the Musselwhite mine from Newmont. The firms have recommended that... 


Thor Explorations drilling at Douta project
Thor Explorations increases output, progresses various drill programmes
13th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V- and Aim-listed Thor Explorations, which owns and operates the Segolila mine, in Nigeria, has increased its gold production to 85 057 oz in the year ended December 31, compared with the 84... 


The Vidalia facility in Louisiana, US.
Syrah secures $165m tax credit for Vidalia expansion under IRA
13th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-based Syrah Resources, through its subsidiary Syrah Technologies, has been awarded a tax credit of $165-million under the US Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA's) Section 48C Qualifying... 


Salamis returns as Integra CEO, Ladd-Kruger enters as chair
13th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

US precious metals producer Integra Resources has announced that it has appointed George Salamis as president, CEO and director, taking over from outgoing Integra president and CEO Jason Kosec.... 


China's coal imports hit record high in 2024
China's coal imports hit record high in 2024
13th January 2025 By: Reuters

China's coal imports rose 14.4% in 2024 to a record high, official data showed on Monday, as lower international coal prices spurred buyers to substitute imports for domestic supply. Coal imports... 


Lithium prices to stabilise in 2025 as mine closures, China EV sales ease glut, analysts say
Lithium prices to stabilise in 2025 as mine closures, China EV sales ease glut, analysts say
13th January 2025 By: Reuters

Lithium prices are expected to stabilise in 2025 after two years of steep declines as shuttered mines and robust electric vehicle sales in China soak up an oversupply, although the potential for... 


Offshore gas flaring
Namibia says Shell write-down of offshore discoveries ‘not a setback’
10th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Namibia’s Mines and Energy Ministry has downplayed the impact of energy company Shell recent $400-million write-down on its offshore oil discoveries, stating that the country it remains committed... 


India Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during 2023 visit.
India targeting five-million tons of green hydrogen a year by 2030, PM announces
10th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

India aims to produce five-million tonnes of green hydrogen year by 2030 under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced. As a first step, two green hydrogen... 


Zijin in talks to buy $6bn China lithium producer
Zijin in talks to buy $6bn China lithium producer
10th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Zijin Mining Group, one of China’s most acquisitive miners, says it’s in discussions to buy shares and potentially to take over Zangge Mining a lithium and potash producer. Zijin is in talks with... 


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Caterpillar celebrates its 100-year anniversary
10th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

NYSE-listed Caterpillar has marked 2025 as its 100-year anniversary. The globally recognised original equipment manufacturer (OEM) technically turns 100 on April 15, which is when, in 1925, Holt... 


Indonesia sets 2025 nickel ore mining quota at around 200Mt
10th January 2025 By: Reuters

Indonesia has set a quota of around 200-million metric tons for nickel ore mining this year, a senior mining ministry official said on Friday, adding this could be cut if miners failed to comply... 


Vedanta gets $300m loan commitment for debt refinancing
Vedanta gets $300m loan commitment for debt refinancing
10th January 2025 By: Reuters

Indian miner Vedanta's parent on Friday said it has secured commitments from Barclays, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and Mashreq totaling $300-million in loan tenors of three years and three months. The... 


Indonesia’s coal production hits record as energy needs rise
Indonesia’s coal production hits record as energy needs rise
10th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Indonesia’s coal production reached a new high in 2024 amid rising demand for energy both domestically and globally. Last year’s output was at 831-million tons, according to preliminary data... 


Whitehaven hits 13.5-year safety milestone at Narrabri plant
10th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Coal producer Whitehaven has recorded more than 5 000 days without a lost time injury (LTI) and 60 months without a total recordable injury (TRI) at its Narrabri coal handling and preparation plant... 


Hudbay ups stake in Arizona Sonoran
10th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Canadian miner Hudbay Minerals has strengthened its position in -listed Arizona Sonoran Copper Company (ASCU), agreeing to acquire 11.852-million common shares in a private placement valued at... 


Gold
Thor confirms down-dip continuity of mineralisation at Segilola
10th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V- and Aim-listed Thor Explorations has uncovered promising mineralisation near the Segilola gold mine, in Nigeria, as part of an ongoing diamond drilling programme. The programme is... 


Wheaton appoints Lau as CFO as Brown steps down
10th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Precious metals streaming company Wheaton Precious Metals has reported that its finance VP Vincent Lau will be appointed CFO following the resignation of current CFO Gary Brown, effective March 31.... 


Mako recommends shareholders accept Aurum's final takeover offer
10th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The independent board of directors of ASX-listed exploration company Mako Gold has unanimously recommended that shareholders accept fellow-listed Aurum Resources' off-market takeover offer without... 


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