Panther Metals has voiced its support for Fulcrum’s recent expansion of the Charlot-Neely uranium-gold project in northern Saskatchewan, Canada. With the staking of three new claim blocks, Fulcrum has added a significant 4,856 hectares to the project’s area. Panther’s connection to this venture is evident; the company currently holds a 19.99% interest in Fulcrum. Beyond this stake, Panther also possesses...
Alien Metals Ltd has reported that its subsidiary, the Iron Ore Company of Australia, has secured Heritage Agreements with the Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC. The agreements concern two exploration licences and one miscellaneous licence associated with the Hancock Iron Ore Project in Western Australia’s Pilbara Region. Alien Metals owns a 90% interest in this project. The Heritage Agreements cover...
Court Decision: In August, the economic court of Donetsk region recognized “Ukrtsink” from Kostyantynivka as bankrupt, as noted in the court register. Historical Background: The enterprise, which was once a significant player in non-ferrous metallurgy, ceased operations in 2002. From its assets, new entities like “SP Lead” and “Zinc” emerged. “Ukrzinc” was established in Konstantinovka in 1930 to manufacture zinc....
Hemlo Explorers has shared new findings from its 2023 geological mapping and grab sampling program conducted on the eastern sector of Project Idaho. Strategically positioned 2-3 km east of the advancing Marathon Cu-Pd deposit managed by Generation Mining Ltd., Project Idaho lies between the Coldwell Complex and the Archean greenstone belt, renowned for the Hemlo gold mine of Barrick Gold...
On Monday, Vedanta group company Hindustan Zinc announced a 1% decrease in its mined metal output, producing 252,000 tonnes in Q2 of the current fiscal year. For comparison, the production was 255,000 tonnes in Q2 of the previous year. The drop, according to a BSE filing, was primarily due to reduced ore production at the Rampura Agucha & Kayad mines....
Connecting New Depths: Nornickel has started mining operations at the Glubokaya mine within Skalisty, reaching an unprecedented depth of nearly 2 km. Glubokaya, it should be noted, translates as “Deep” from Russian. The achievement comes after successfully linking two independent vertical shafts: a ventilation shaft and a skip-cage shaft at -1943 meters, a first in Eurasian mining history. Significant Ore...
Check out a recap of the most important mining news from the past week: Gates and Bezos will be searching for copper in Zambia Zambia is among the world’s largest suppliers of copper ore, with approximately 1 million tons of ore (in terms of refined copper) being extracted from its mines out of the 22 million tons mined globally each...
Background: Glencore, a global leader in raw materials trading, is currently working on a transformation plan for Portovesme, an established company in Sulcis, Sardinia. The aim is to transition from producing lead and zinc to recycling and producing lithium and rare earths, potentially positioning Italy at the forefront of the European automotive supply chain. Regulatory Challenges: The Region of Sardinia...
Analysis of Investments and Dividends: Russia’s Ministry of Finance has pointed out financial imbalances within the nation’s mining and metallurgical complex (MMC). Over the last decade, Russian MMC companies have generated an operating cash flow of 25 trillion rubles, yet reinvested only 8.5 trillion. This considerable disparity has led to discussions about financial practices in the industry. Redistribution and Future...
Spruce Ridge Resources Ltd has confirmed its option agreement with Benton Resources Inc. as of September 20, 2023. Through this agreement, Benton has the option to earn up to a 70% stake in Spruce’s Great Burnt Copper/Gold Property. Key Points of the Agreement: Upon Benton securing a 70% interest, both companies will jointly operate the property. Should either company’s interest...
