Mining

Rio Tinto has completed the acquisition of the Rincon lithium project in Argentina, following approval from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB).

Kinross Gold Corp. has provided an update regarding its activities in Russia.

Bradda Head Lithium has announced an updated Mineral Resource Estimate at its Basin East Project and an updated Exploration Target for its Basin Project.

Marimaca Copper Corp. has announced results from the first seven reverse circulation drill holes from the 2022 infill drilling campaign at the Marimaca Oxide Deposit.

With the awarding of the Copper Mark to six new participating sites in 1Q22, the standard now covers over 15% of global copper production.

MMG Ltd has committed to extending the life of its Kinsevere copper and cobalt operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for at least 13 years.

Barrick Gold has entered into a purchase and sale agreement with a Canadian investment dealer to sell approximately 8.8 million common shares of Skeena Resources.

Bluejay Mining has announced the 2022 work programme at Disko-Nuussuaq, on behalf of Nikkeli Greenland, the JV company created by Bluejay and its partner KoBold Metals.

De Beers is making progress on the installation of a comprehensive water management system at its Venetia Underground Project in Limpopo Province.

Getech has won new contracts to support the exploration of minerals critical to the delivery of the energy transition.

According to Wood Mackenzie, the metal and mined commodity price spikes prompted by recent events could signal changes in the longer term.

Weir Minerals and AVEVA have signed a digital business framework for strategic cooperation.

Vale Canada has signed a multi-year agreement to supply low-carbon nickel products to Northvolt AB, reinforcing the companies’ shared commitment to sustainability.

Lion Copper and Gold Corp has entered into an option to earn-in agreement with Rio Tinto to advance studies and exploration at its copper assets in Mason Valley, Nevada.

Barrick Gold and the governments of Pakistan and Balochistan have reached agreement on a framework that provides for the reconstitution of the Reko Diq copper-gold porphyry project.