Archives: Mineral exploration

Australia’s national science agency has appointed Dr Cathy Foley to the position of CSIRO Chief Scientist – a unique role which will help champion science, its impact and contribution to the world. Foley is a world-renowned physicist and science leader most noted for her work developing superconducting devices and systems which have assisted in unearthing[…]

Sierra Metals has filed a technical report prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 on the proposed expansion of Yauricocha mine. Yauricocha is located in the Alis district, Yauyos Province, Department of Lima, approximately 12 km west of the Continental Divide and 60 km south of the Pachacayo railway station. The report is based on technical[…]

As reported in Afghan business news portal Wadsam, the Afghanistan High Economic Council approved major contracts for exploration of two mines after a comprehensive review of the contracts during a meeting on Sunday. The approved contracts are for the Badakhshan gold mine and Balkhab copper mine. Ajmal Ahmadi, Senior Presidential Advisor on Financial and Banking[…]

After the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy assumed administrative responsibility for mineral deposits on the continental shelf, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has been assigned the task of mapping potential deposits. The NPD is now starting an extensive data acquisition expedition in the deeper areas of the continental shelf in western parts of the Norwegian[…]

South32 Ltd has completed the acquisition of the remaining 83% of issued and outstanding shares of Arizona Mining that it did not already own via a plan of arrangement. South32 Chief Executive Officer, Graham Kerr said: “The acquisition of Arizona Mining adds to our portfolio one of the most exciting base metal projects in the[…]

Seequent, a developer of revolutionary visual data science software, has released Central 2.0 – an advanced central management platform for an organisation’s entire geological modelling activity that connects geology teams and company executives to insights and data not previously available to improve geological risk management. Central was developed for use with Seequent’s Leapfrog® 3D geological[…]

Maya Gold & Silver has received the results of the latest metallurgical tests on fresh rock from Boumadine in Morocco. The most recent metallurgical test done at the SGS Laboratory in Lakefield, Ontario on a Boumadine fresh rock sample, and the best so far, provided the following results: Calculated head grade:  0.43% Pb, 1.40% Zn,[…]

OZ Minerals has recently become a Mining3 member, augmenting the strong membership base with another high-performing global mining company. Mining3 Chief Executive Officer, Professor Paul Lever, said he is delighted to have OZ Minerals—one of Australia’s largest copper producers—on board. The company’s Prominent Hill mine is shown in the picture. “With high-quality assets across the[…]

Maya Gold & Silver provides a technical update on its works and development at Zgounder silver mine in Morocco. The main topics are: 500 t/d flotation mill construction progress RC drill program Engineering study for the 2,000 t/d ramp-up At the flotation mill, construction work is progressing well, despite the extreme weather conditions of last[…]

Sandfire Resources NL has signed a binding conditional Sale and Purchase Agreement with Talisman Mining Ltd to acquire Talisman’s 30% interest in the Springfield exploration and mining joint ventures in the Doolgunna region of Western Australia. The purchase price comprises A$72.3 million for Talisman’s subsidiary, Talisman A Pty Ltd, on a debt-free and cash-free basis[…]