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Mining Connection Offices Will be Closed on Friday, April 18 in Observance of Good Friday
April 18, 2025
As we take in the magnitude of the events surrounding Easter weekend, let us be reassured by Jesus’ presence and compassion on this Good Friday. It was today that he gave the ultimate sacrifice for all of us so that
Glencore’s Portovesme Critical Raw Material Hub Selected as Strategic Project By European Commission
April 17, 2025
Glencore’s Portovesme Critical Raw Materials (CRM) Hub, currently under pre-feasibility study, has been chosen by the European Commission to qualify as one of the first 47 designated ‘Strategic Projects’ under the European Union’s (EU) Critical Raw Materials Act. Located in
Barrick Calls for Responsible Leadership as Mali Situation Escalates
April 16, 2025
Barrick Gold has confirmed that it has continued to engage in good faith with the Government of Mali to finalize an agreement that was fully negotiated and accepted by the Ministry of Finance in February 2025. From the outset of
Aura Minerals Successfully Starts Ramp-Up Production at Borborema Mine, Brazil
April 14, 2025
Aura Minerals has commenced production ramp-up at its Borborema Mine. The mine and plant are currently in operation and the company expects to achieve commercial production by Q3 2025. Borborema is poised to become a cornerstone asset for Aura, expected
Anglo American Releases Update on Sale of Steelmaking Coal Business to Peabody, Australia
April 10, 2025
Anglo American said it is aware of the the recent statement issued by Peabody Energy in relation to the definitive agreements for Peabody to acquire Anglo American’s portfolio of steelmaking coal mines in Australia. Anglo American continues to work with
Liontown Resources to Transition Kathleen Valley Lithium Mine to Underground Mine, Australia
April 8, 2025
Australian lithium producer Liontown Resources is on-track to transition its Kathleen Valley Mine from an open pit to an underground site in order to extract higher-grade ore. The company started mining underground at the 2.8mn t/yr site in November 2023
Cornish Metals Increases Land Ownership at South Crofty Tin Project, UK
April 4, 2025
Cornish Metals, focused on advancing its 100 percent owned and permitted South Crofty Tin Project in Cornwall, United Kingdom, has purchased approximately 4.5 acres of land from Cornwall Council. This land is immediately adjacent to existing surface land owned by
Montage Gold Achieves Key Construction Milestone at Its Koné Project, Africa
April 1, 2025
Montage Gold said rapid construction progress is being achieved at its Koné Project in Côte d’Ivoire, where process plant concrete works, including the ahead-of-schedule pouring of carbon-in-leach tank foundations, have commenced, marking an important milestone. Since the mid-December 2024 groundbreaking
Botswana Diamonds Secures Mining Permit for Thorny River, South Africa
March 28, 2025
Botswana Diamonds (BOD) said a mining permit has been granted for the company’s Thorny River project in South Africa. “At last we have received the mining permit. We also note a small improvement in diamond prices. If the price rises
Ndalamo Resources Acquires Wonderfontein Coal Mine from Umsimbithi Mining, South Africa
March 24, 2025
Ndalamo Resources has acquired the Wonderfontein Coal Mine in Mpumalanga from Umsimbithi Mining. This acquisition is particularly significant as Wonderfontein becomes Ndalamo’s first wholly owned operating mine, a strategic milestone that underscores the company’s commitment to expanding its independent operational
