Mining

Rio Tinto has entered into an agreement with Turquoise Hill Resources for an updated funding plan for the completion of the Oyu Tolgoi Underground Project in Mongolia.

Perenti Global’s subsidiary, AUMS, has secured a new two year contract to continue operations at AngloGold Ashanti’s Geita Mine in Tanzania.

Stantec has signed a letter of intent to acquire Engenium, a project delivery consultancy specialising in the delivery of mining, resources, and industrial infrastructure projects.

Galane Gold has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Summit Mine and the infrastructure constituting the Banner Mill in New Mexico.

Rio Tinto has commenced production of battery-grade lithium from waste rock at a lithium demonstration plant at the Boron mine site in California, USA.

Musk Metals Corp. has entered into an agreement to acquire the Pakeagama Lithium claims, located in the ‘Electric Avenue’ pegmatite field of northwestern Ontario.

First Mining Gold Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement with Big Ridge Gold Corp. to advance its Hope Brook Gold project in Newfoundland.

Barrick Gold Corporation has noted a recent statement released by Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape announcing an imminent agreement to reopen Porgera mine.

FLSmidth has confirmed that it has joined The Copper Mark as a Partner.

Australian lithium developer Core Lithium Ltd has announced that the Federal Government has awarded major project status to its wholly owned Finniss Lithium project.

Thor Explorations has signed an agreement with Barrick Gold Corp. regarding the Central Houndé project in south-western Burkina Faso.

Anglo American plc has announced the value of the rough diamond sales for De Beers’ third sales cycle of 2021.

The National Mining Association has released a statement on President Joe Biden’s infrastructure and jobs plan.

Lexington Gold has provided an update on its ongoing operational activities in North and South Carolina, USA.

Vale has announced that it has concluded the sale of its ownership interest in Vale Nouvelle-Calédonie S.A.S. to the Prony Resources New Caledonia consortium.