Exploration & development

Through their 50/50 joint venture (JV), Artemis Resources Ltd and Novo Resources agree to a AUS$5.4 million exploration budget.

As of 18 June 2018, 2626 samples from the Phase IV drilling programme had been sent for analysis to the SGS lab facility in Bamako, Mali.

Thiess has secured a mining contract with BHP Nickel West worth AUS$225 million.

Lithium Americas has detailed its Thacker Pass project resource estimate following the completion of a pre-feasibility study.

The updated life of mine plan results for SSR Mining’s Marigold mine in Nevada (USA) predict a significant increase in gold production in the next five to ten years.

According to a recent report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC), the revival of the mining industry in Cariboo (Canada) is to help offset the effects of wildfires in the region.

The important role of mining in the transition to sustainable societies was a key topic of discussion at Euro Mine Expo 2018.

Vale finalises agreements with Wheaton and Cobalt 27 to sell an aggregate total of 75% cobalt stream, which will allow the company to develop its Voisey Bay mine.

A year on from its establishment, the ARC mineAlloy training centre at Deakin University (Australia) has already achieved several successes in its research.

Rio Tinto and Minmetals formalise the establishment of a JV contract which will see mineral exploration in China.

Callinex Mines Inc. has filed a technical report for the updated resource estimate at its Nash Creek project.

Algold Resources shares its up-to-date drilling results for the first two quarters of 2018, with a key highlight being the potential for high-grade gold mineralisation at the Salma Vein System.

The estimate converted or added an additional 115 000 t of copper in the Indicated category in the Mala Noche Footwall Zone at the Cozamin mine in Mexico.

On 4 June 2018, Nevsun Resources marked the start of construction of the exploration decline with a ceremony at its Timok Upper Zone project in Serbia.

GeoCore X10 analyses the element concentrations and minerals contained in a drill core, and provides a visualisation of the rock's internal structure in 3D.