Mining

CleanTech Lithium PLC has presented an operations update, with resource drilling at the Laguna Verde and Francisco Basin projects completed for the current drilling season.

Renault Group and Managem Group have announced the signing of an MOU aimed at securing the supply of low-carbon and responsible cobalt sulfate for electric batteries.

Meteoric Resources NL has entered into a legally binding term sheet for the sale of the Juruena Gold Project in Brazil for up to US$22 million.

DMT Group is launching a new Digital Transformation Office to strengthen its support for small and medium sized mining businesses needing to introduce digitalisation.

A definitive agreement has been signed under which Gold Fields will acquire all of outstanding common shares of Yamana Gold, creating a top-four global gold major.

Silverton Metals Corp. has entered into a share purchase agreement with Zapata Exploration and 0924682 B.C. to acquire the Margaritas Gold-Silver Property.

Predictive Discovery Ltd has received firm commitments for a placement to raise funds for the development of the Bankan Gold Project in Guinea, West Africa.

Emerging lithium producer Sayona Mining Ltd has received significant financial support for its growth strategy, with the company undertaking a successful single-tranche placement.

Equinox Gold Corp. and Sandstorm Gold Ltd have announced the creation of Sandbox Royalties Corp., a new diversified metals royalty company.

B2Gold Corp. has entered into a definitive scheme implementation agreement to acquire 100% of the fully paid ordinary shares of Oklo Resources.

Associate Professor Anita Parbhakar-Fox, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland, discusses the best way for the mining industry to reduce mine waste.

Eriez Canada, home to Eriez’ worldwide flotation business, was recently granted ISO 9001:2015 certification for all internal processes.

Sierra Madre Gold and Silver has signed a definitive agreement with First Majestic Silver Corp. to acquire the La Guitarra Silver-Gold Property in Mexico.

EV Metals Group (EVM) has announced it will buy the assets of Johnson Matthey’s battery materials business for £50 million.

Develop has started underground work at Bellevue Gold’s Bellevue Mine in Western Australia.