Exploration & development

BHP and Lundin Mining have agreed to jointly acquire Filo Corp and form a joint venture to progress two copper projects in Argentina and Chile.

Seabridge Gold has received a ‘substantially started’ designation from the British Columbia Government for its KSM copper project.

Kodal Minerals has provided an update on its Bougouni Lithium Project in Southern Mali.

ERG has signed MoUs and binding agreements in North America, Europe, and Japan, diversifying its cobalt supply.

Bedford Metals has received the necessary exploration permit for its 2024 prospecting programme at the Ubiquity Lake Uranium Project in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada.

Magna Terra Minerals Inc. has acquired, via staking, the Humber Copper-Cobalt Project located in western Newfoundland, an exploration project focused on critical minerals and metals.

Sovereign Metals Ltd has announced that the dry mining trial is now complete with a test pit successfully excavated at its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi.

Metals One’s Råna Project partner, Kingsrose Mining, has entered into a service agreement with Arctic Drilling regarding the commencement of helicopter supported core drilling in August 2024.

Getech has announced the launch of a comprehensive data package in support of mineral exploration in Zambia.

Akobo Minerals AB has announced that the Segele processing plant is now operational, marking a significant advancement for the company’s operations in Ethiopia.

Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combine (NMMC) has set an ambitious goal to implement 11 gold projects with a total value of US$1 billion in 2024 under its ongoing investment programme.

CleanTech Lithium has announced the completion of the first stage of production from its DLE pilot plant operations, as well as results from partners’ successful test work to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate.

All conditions have now been satisfied for Rio Tinto’s investment to develop the Simandou high-grade iron ore deposit in Guinea.

Northern Shield has earned a 100% interest in the Root & Cellar property in south-eastern Newfoundland, Canada.

Volt Lithium has scaled up production capacity of lithium infused brine at its field simulation centre, paving the way for operations to commence later this year.