Exploration & development

Hochschild Mining PLC has announced that the modified environment impact assessment (MEIA) for its Inmaculada operation in southwest Peru has received regulatory approval.

Rio Tinto has agreed to purchase PanAmerican Silver’s stake in Agua de la Falda S.A. and to enter a joint venture with Codelco to explore and potentially develop Agua de la Falda's assets.

Marimaca Copper Corp. has announced the results of the five drill hole diamond drilling exploration programme from the eastern margin of the Marimaca oxide deposit.

GreenRoc Mining plc has announced an update for its Amitsoq Graphite Project in South Greenland.

Anglo American plc has reported the value of rough diamond sales (global sightholder sales and auctions) for De Beers’ sixth sales cycle of 2023.

European Green Metals Ltd has announced positive results from its initial work programme at the 14 km2 Eichigt licence in Saxony, Germany.

Adriatic Metals Plc has announced the updated mineral resource estimate for the Ru-pice Deposit, which is a part of the Vares Project, in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Warrah Resources has secured an exclusive gold and minerals exploration licence from the Falkland Island Government.

The International Finance Corporation has announced a loan of up to US$180 million to Allkem to support the development of Sal de Vida, a greenfield lithium operation in Argentina.

Greatland Gold plc has provided an exploration and Havieron development update.

Tribe Technology has announced an agreement with Anglo American for the deployment of its first generation autonomous reverse circulation drill rig.

Ariana Resources has announced positive results from an airborne magnetic survey and the commencement of drilling at the Kizilcukur Project of the Kiziltepe Sector, Turkey.

Lucara Diamond Corp. has provided an update on the Karowe Underground Expansion project (the UGP), designed to access the highest value portion of the Karowe orebody.

Volt Lithium Corp. announces strategic collaborations with nanotechnology labs to accelerate North American lithium production and environmentally conscious water management.

American Pacific Mining Corp. has announced its 2023 drill programme has commenced at the Palmer Project, located in the Porcupine Mining District of the Haines Borough, Alaska.