Exploration & development

Torq Resources Inc has acquired an option to earn a 100% interest in the Santa Cecilia gold-copper project, located east of the city of Copiapo in northern Chile.

Andrew Lipman, Director, Subsea and Mining Operations, ABS (China) Ltd, reviews how ABS class has been assisting contractors and regulatory bodies to enable the extraction of deep ocean mineral resources on a commercial scale.

Firefinch Ltd has provided an update on the company’s operations at the Morila Gold Project.

Greatland Gold plc has announced the Juri joint venture (Juri JV) with Newcrest Mining Ltd will advance to Stage 2, marking the extension and potential acceleration of the Juri JV exploration programme in Western Australia.

Condor Gold has announced the completion of an infill drilling programme on the fully permitted high-grade La Mestiza Open Pit mineral resource at La India Project, Nicaragua.

Anglo American plc has released its production report for the third quarter ended 30 September 2021.

Gold price, lithium demand, and China’s appetite for copper dominated much of the discussion at Mines and Money Online Connect @ IMARC running from 19 – 21 October.

BHP Lonsdale Investments and Noront Resources have announced that BHP has agreed to increase its all-cash offer for Noront shares.

Wyloo Metals Pty Ltd has reached an agreement with Noront Resources to develop the Ring of Fire as a world-class future metals hub.

Lexington Gold has announced that drilling operations have commenced on its 5000 m reverse circulation drilling programme.

Alien Metals Ltd has updated the market on the Hancock Iron Ore Project scoping study.

Bryah Resources Ltd has announced the first results from a recently completed aircore drilling program across the Lady Alma Layered Igneous Complex within the Gabanintha project.

Fosterville South Exploration Ltd has reported that initial diamond drilling at the Homeward Bound prospect within the Beechworth Gold Project in Victoria, Australia, has returned strong grade gold assays.

i-80 Gold Corp. has announced the closing of the Ruby Hill Mine acquisition from Waterton and the launch of a Nevada focused growth company.

Castillo Copper Ltd has announced that drilling is now under way at the Arya Copper Prospect, which is located in the Mt Isa copper-belt.