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Latin Resources to Form JV for Catamarca Lithium Projects in Argentina
June 24, 2020
Australian mineral exploration company Latin Resources has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Integra Capital on the company’s Catamarca lithium pegmatite projects. The signing of the JV agreement follows an extensive negotiation on Latin’s concessions, which includes over 70,000ha
Western Australian Gov’t Launches Mining Workplace Audit for Mental Health
June 24, 2020
The Western Australian Government has launched the Mentally Healthy Workplaces Audit for mining workplaces, while Mitsubishi is supporting a program to improve mental health services in Queensland. The audit is designed to allow employers to easily meet their legal requirements
Caldas Gold Enters $110 Million Streaming Agreement for Marmato Gold Mine Expansion
June 23, 2020
Caldas Gold has signed a non-binding term sheet to receive total cash consideration of $110 million pursuant to a precious metals purchase agreement to be entered into with Wheaton Precious Metals International Ltd. (WPMI). The proceeds from the precious metals
BHP to Acquire Norilsk’s Honeymoon Well Nickel Project in Western Australia
June 22, 2020
Australian mining and resource firm BHP has signed an agreement with Norilsk Nickel Australian Holdings’ subsidiary MPI Nickel to acquire the latter’s Honeymoon Well nickel project in Western Australia (WA). The Honeymoon Well nickel project comprises the Honeymoon Well development
Shandong Gold Mining to Acquire Cardinal Resources for $221 Million
June 22, 2020
China-based gold producer Shandong Gold Mining has agreed to acquire Cardinal Resources, a Ghana-focused miner, for around A$321 million ($221 million) in cash. The directors of Cardinal Resource who own a total of 6.37 percent stake in the company intend
New South Wales Mines Undertakes COVID-19 Emergency Exercises
June 22, 2020
The NSW Resources Regulator has completed a virtual emergency response exercise with mines from the Cobar and Nyngan areas in New South Wales. The first session of exercise “pandemineium” was undertaken in April through a combined effort between the regulator,
IAMGOLD Suspends Operations at Rosebel Gold Mine Due to COVID-19, Suriname
June 18, 2020
IAMGOLD Corporation said that seven personnel at its Rosebel Gold Mine operation in Suriname have been diagnosed with COVID-19. The individuals have been quarantined and are receiving medical care as appropriate. Disinfection of their living quarters and work areas, along
Queensland Offers $7 Million in Exploration Grants for Development of New Mines
June 17, 2020
The Queensland government has announced the availability of AUD10 million ($6.9 million) in exploration grants to speed up the development of new mines. The new package is aimed at boosting exploration of new economy minerals and support mine technology innovators
Zijin Mining Group to Acquire Guyana Goldfields for $236 Million
June 17, 2020
Canadian gold miner Guyana Goldfields has agreed to be acquired by Zijin Mining Group, a Chinese mining company, for about $236.14 million. In this connection, the parties have entered into a binding arrangement agreement under which the Chinese firm will
India’s Top Coal State Seeks Auction Delay
June 17, 2020
India’s leading coal-producing state has sought to delay the auctioning of coal blocks for commercial mining as it fears weak participation from domestic and global firms amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The request from India’s eastern Jharkhand state, which accounts for
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