by Gordon Barratt | Dec 4, 2024 | News
Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Metal Mining (SMM) will partner to develop the Winu copper-gold project in the Great Sandy Desert, Western Australia. The agreement will see Rio develop and operate Winu as managing partner, with SMM paying the major $399 million for a 30...
by Gordon Barratt | Dec 4, 2024 | News
Metso has introduced its new integrated copper electrowinning (CuEW) plant, designed to ensure safety and operational sustainability for producing high-purity copper cathodes. The pre-engineered layout is designed to be flexible and scalable across a range of...
by Gordon Barratt | Dec 3, 2024 | News
Vital Meals has expanded its Nechalacho rare earths project in the Northwest Territories, Canada, with the acquisition of three new mineral claims immediately north of the existing project area. The additional 25 km² of ground brings Vital’s total project footprint to...
by Gordon Barratt | Dec 3, 2024 | News
Canada-headquartered Aya Gold and Silver has poured first silver from its expanded Zgounder mine, in Morocco, bringing the company closer to the start of commercial production in the coming weeks. The expansion of the Zgounder mine is central to Aya’s strategy of...
by Gordon Barratt | Dec 3, 2024 | News
Greatland Gold is set to close its acquisition of Newmont’s Telfer and Havieron assets this week, positioning the company to become a significant Australian gold and copper producer. The company has confirmed December 4 as the scheduled completion date of its deal...
by Gordon Barratt | Dec 3, 2024 | News
Thiess has successfully refinanced its senior debt facilities, extending its $2.5 billion arrangement for a three-year term. The refinancing includes a revolving corporate facility and a syndicated term loan, now maturing in January 2028. The transaction received...