Mining

First Mining has announced the consolidation of its strategic Duparquet property package with acquisition of Quebec claims from IAMGOLD.

The Government of Canada has invested a BHP project to develop a world-leading low-emissions potash mine.

Beacon Minerals has announced that it will acquire a 19.8% interest in Maximus Resources.

Tahltan Nation and Nisga’a Nation have joined together in a new partnership which aims optimise their participation at the Seabridge KSM project.

Osino Resources has received an environmental clearance certificate for its Twin Hills gold project in Namibia.

Ironveld and Pace have entered into a joint venture to produce dense media separation grade magnetite in South Africa.

Tarachi Gold has signed a binding letter agreement to sell its Magistral project in Mexico.

Empire Metals has announced stellar results from soil and rock sampling at its Pitfield copper project in Australia.

Mkango has received environmental social health impact assessment approval at its Songwe Hill project in Malawi.

Predictive Discovery have provided a drilling update at its Bankan Gold project in Guinea.

Aterian PLC has announced its successful application into the international tin supply chain initiative in Rwanda.

Vizsla Silver has announced a mineral resource update at its Panuco silver-gold project driven by significant growth at the Copala Vein.

Shanta Gold have announced an updated mineral resource estimate for its West Kenya project.

Eurasian Resources Group has announced its intention to invest in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia long-term.

Airlie Goodman, Partner at global law firm Mayer Brown, looks at why it is important for mining companies to keep a proactive ‘litigator’s eye’ on issues, even when times are good.