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Iron-ore being transported by train in Western Australia

Alien Metals secures mining lease for Hancock iron-ore project

Published: 19 Apr 24

The Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has granted Aim-listed Alien Metals a mining lease for the Hancock iron-ore project. This represents a key milestone on the pathway towards development of the project and provides Alien with security of tenure for a 21-year term through to April 17, 2045.

US restricts drilling and mining in Alaska wilderness, angering state leaders

Published: 19 Apr 24

The Biden administration on Friday took steps to limit both oil and gas drilling and mining in Alaska, angering state officials who said the restrictions will cost jobs and make the US reliant on foreign resources. The measures are aligned with President Joe Biden's efforts to rein in oil and gas activities on public lands and conserve 30% of US lands and waters to combat climate change.

Vizsla, Universal conclude merger

Published: 19 Apr 24

Canadian mineral exploration and development companies Vizsla Copper and Universal Copper have completed a merger arrangement whereby Vizsla acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding common shares in the capital of Universal in exchange for the issuance of 0.23 common shares in the capital of Vizsla to shareholders of Universal in exchange for each Universal share. Also, Universal’s outstanding stock options were exchanged for options of Vizsla, and Universal’s outstanding warrants became exercisable to acquire Vizsla shares, in amounts and at exercise prices adjusted in accordance with the exchange ratio.

Reunion Gold signs mineral agreement with Guyana govt for Oko West project

Published: 19 Apr 24

TSX-V-listed Reunion Gold has signed a mineral agreement with the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission that provides the company, and its 100%-owned Guyanese subsidiary, with stable fiscal and operating conditions during the life of the Oko West gold project, in Guyana. The company notes that the terms set out in the agreement are consistent with current standard terms established by the country.

Sierra records 36% y/y increase in first-quarter copper production

Published: 19 Apr 24

For the first quarter of this year, TSX-listed copper producer Sierra Metals has recorded a 36% year-on-year increase in consolidated copper production of 11.2-million pounds from its two underground mines in South America, the Yauricocha polymetallic mine, in Peru, and the copper-producing Bolivar mine, in Mexico. Silver production was also up 10% year-on-year, while gold production increased by 19% and lead production by 10%.

Xanadu engages Bacchus Capital as strategic, project funding adviser

Published: 19 Apr 24

ASX- and TSX-listed exploration company Xanadu Mines has engaged financial consultant Bacchus Capital Advisers as its strategic and project funding adviser in relation to the Kharmagtai copper/gold project, in the South Gobi region of Mongolia. Xanadu is executing a prefeasibility study (PFS) at Kharmagtai – a 50:50 joint venture with Zijin Mining Group.

PGMs and green hydrogen make headlines

Published: 19 Apr 24

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discussing palladium and platinum playing a key role in battery electric vehicles; the opportunity around the market development aspect of the platinum group metals industry; and talk of South Africa being well placed to benefit from huge green hydrogen outlook.

JSE plans overhaul to encourage smaller listings

Published: 19 Apr 24

The operator of the JSE has proposed easing some listing requirements in a bid to encourage smaller companies to the bourse, removing some of the red tape it says has become an obstacle. The exchange intends to split its main board into two — what it called a Prime Segment and a General Segment — as part of efforts to streamline regulations to better suit the needs of smaller firms, the JSE said in a statement.

Gold surges past $2 400 on Middle East conflict concerns

Published: 19 Apr 24

Gold surged past $2 400 an ounce as concerns over rising tensions between Israel and Iran stoked haven demand. Bullion rose as much as 1.3% and headed for a fifth weekly gain after unverified media reports of explosions in Iran, Syria and Iraq.

Infinium founder and CEO Robert Schuetzle.

New boost for platinum group metals may arise from eFuel scale-up

Published: 19 Apr 24

The emerging use of electrofuel (eFuel) as an interchangeable substitute for petrol, diesel and aviation fuel has the potential to create important new demand for Southern Africa’s platinum group metals (PGMs). This is because eFuel is a combination of green hydrogen and waste carbon dioxide (CO2) and demand for PGMs will arise when proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers are used to generate the green hydrogen. PGMs and PEMs go hand-in-glove.