Exploration & development

NLMK Group has signed an MOI for a new metals and mining facility at the Stoilensky Mining and Beneficiation plant.

Mapa Group has awarded Metso Outotec a contract for the delivery of key grinding technology to its gold mine expansions in Liberia and Burkina Faso.

Golden Arrow has entered into a binding letter of intent with Mirasol Resources to acquire a majority stake in the Libanesa silver-gold project in Santa Cruz, Argentina.

Emmerson and TCMG have expanded their Tennant Creek joint venture to include the Southern Project Area, in order to drive aggressive gold exploration, production, and royalty streams.

Australian Potash Ltd has commenced mobilisation for the diamond drilling programme targeting nickel sulfide mineralisation at the company’s 100% owned Laverton Downs Project.

Altus Strategies Plc has provided an exploration update on the Tabakorole gold project located in southern Mali.

Castillo Copper Ltd has announced that the geology team has finalised the drilling campaign for the Big One Deposit.

Ariana Resources plc has announced the commencement of exploration activities in Eastern Europe through its interest in Western Tethyan Resources Ltd.

Partners Lithium Americas and Ganfeng Lithium have provided an update on their Caucharí-Olaroz lithium project in Jujuy province, Argentina.

Asante Gold has received notice from the Minerals Commission of Ghana that eight highly prospective concessions have been recommended for transfer to its control.

American Pacific Mining Corp. has announced that the Rio Tinto Group has commenced drilling at the company’s Madison Copper Gold Project, located in Montana, USA.

Hawkmoon Resources has signed an option agreement to acquire the Lava gold property in the Belleterre Gold Camp, Québec.

Centamin has announced the results of the review of its West African exploration portfolio.

Ivanhoe Mines has announced the start of copper concentrate production at the Phase 1 Kamoa-Kakula Mine, several months ahead of schedule.

Fluor Corporation’s Mining & Metals business has announced that its construction delivery scope was achieved on budget and on schedule for BHP’s South Flank iron ore project.