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NexGen secures $250m uranium purchase deal

Published: 09 May 24

Canadian uranium exploration company NexGen has inked an agreement with MMCap International for the procurement of 2.7-million pounds of uranium concentrate. The deal is valued at $250-million, based on the five-day average spot price, marking strategic move amid a tightening global uranium market.

MinRes abandons Lake Johnston buy

Published: 09 May 24

ASX-listed Mineral Resources (MinRes) has decided to withdraw from the proposed acquisition of the Lake Johnston nickel concentrator plant and mining rights, in Western Australia. MinRes in March entered into an agreement with Poseidon Nickel to acquire Lake Johnston with a view of converting the existing plant to process lithium into spodumene concentrate.

Pan African confident of meeting upper end of full-year production guidance

Published: 09 May 24

South African gold producer Pan African Resources has revised its full-year production guidance to between 186 000 oz and 190 000 oz, compared with previous guidance of 180 000 oz to 190 000 oz, while maintaining its all-in sustaining cost guidance at between $1 325/oz and $1 350/oz. In an update to shareholders about the group's production expectations for the full financial year to end June 30, it says it ceased processing of marginal surface sources at Evander Gold Mines during the second half of the financial year, as the processing of this material was becoming uneconomical.

Brazil court rejects requests to block $15.7bn from Vale, BHP

Published: 09 May 24

A Brazilian federal court rejected a request made by the country's solicitor general's office asking that miners Vale, BHP and their joint venture Samarco pay 79.6-billion reais ($15.64-billion) for the 2015 collapse of a tailings dam. The request had been filed under a civil lawsuit in which the firm had already been ordered to pay the amount in January.

Tiger Brands invests R300m in new Black Cat factory

Published: 09 May 24

Africa’s largest food processing company, Tiger Brands, has unveiled a new peanut butter manufacturing facility for its Black Cat brand in Krugersdorp, which marks the single-largest capital investment that Tiger Brands has undertaken in South Africa.

China's 2024 iron-ore imports seen similar to last year's - Vale

Published: 09 May 24

Imports of iron-ore by China, the world's biggest buyer, in 2024 are expected to be around 1.17-billion to 1.18-billion metric tons, similar to last year's 1.18-billion tons, a senior official of miner Vale said on Wednesday. "In the near term, we are still seeing strong resilience in the Chinese economy, although the property market is slowing down in the next few years," Eduardo Mello Franco, marketing manager for pricing at Brazilian mining company Vale told an industry conference in Singapore.

Rob McEwen optimistic about Argentina’s economic revival

Published: 09 May 24

Renowned mining magnate Rob McEwen is optimistic about Argentina’s economic prospects, citing President Javier Milei’s commitment to fiscal discipline and foreign investment as key drivers for growth. McEwen recently returned from a trip to Argentina, where he met Milei and engaged in discussions about the country’s economic future. The Canadian mining executive praised the Milei’s proactive approach, highlighting his focus on sound economic principles designed to unburden the economy and get Argentina growing.

US Gold receives CK operating permit

Published: 09 May 24

The CK gold mining project, in Wyoming, is on track for all the necessary permits for development by the middle of the year, US Gold Corp CEO George Bee reported on Wednesday, announcing the approval of a mine operating permit. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) issued US Gold subsidiary Gold King a surface gold mine permit, subject to certain conditions.

Nutrien beats quarterly profit estimates on robust North America demand

Published: 09 May 24

Nutrien, the world's biggest fertilizer producer, beat first-quarter profit estimates on Wednesday, on strong demand for crop nutrients from North America owing to early planting and lower inventory. The company's US-listed shares were up 1% at $55.99 in aftermarket trade.

Australia backs long-term gas exploration despite 2050 climate goals

Published: 09 May 24

Australia's resources minister said on Thursday she backs the long-term exploration of potential natural gas projects, setting up a potential clash with opposition lawmakers and some in the incumbent Labor Party that oppose its use. Australia, one of the world's largest producers of liquefied natural gas (LNG), is committed to reducing its emissions to net zero by 2050.