Mining

According to the latest Rystad Energy projections, global demand for copper will outstrip supply by more than 6 million t by 2030.

Endeavour Silver Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the Pitarrilla project in Durango State, Mexico, from SSR Mining Inc.

Eurasian Resources Group participated in the inaugural Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh on 11 – 13 January 2022.

TOMRA Mining has provided a solution for the extreme conditions at the Bluestone Mines Tasmania JV Renison tin mine in Tasmania, with its XRT sensor-based sorting technology.

Akobo Minerals has announced that it has intersected visible gold at 205 m hole depth as part of its extension drilling programme at Segele.

ALROSA has reported that its sales of rough and polished diamonds in 2021 totalled over $4 billion.

A recent analysis from Rystad Energy has shown that EV producers and suppliers could be facing a major cost headache starting this year as battery-grade lithium prices skyrocket.

Yorkton Ventures Inc. has acquired 12 mineral claims in five blocks, known together as the Sirmac East Project, in the James Bay area of Quebec.

Neo Lithium’s subsidiary, LIEX S.A., has received EIA approval for its 3Q Project from the Environmental and Mining Authority in Catamarca Province, Argentina.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia convened the inaugural Future Minerals Forum (FMF), in Riyadh from 11 – 13 January 2022 to advance dialogue on future minerals, investment in mining, and collaboration across the region from Africa to Central Asia.

Talon Metals Corp. has entered into an agreement with Tesla Inc. for the supply and purchase of nickel concentrate to be produced from the Tamarack Nickel Project.

Critical Resources Ltd has received the assay results for the first diamond drill hole from its Gibsons prospect, confirming multiple high-grade intersections of massive sulfide mineralisation.

Asante Gold has announced that the contract to conduct mining activities at the Bibiani Mine has been awarded to PW Mining (Ghana).

Critical Resources Ltd has announced that its acquisition of the Mavis Lake lithium project in Ontario, Canada, has been completed.

Osino Resources Corp. has entered into an agreement to acquire the Ondundu gold exploration property in Namibia from B2Gold Corp.