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First Quantum inks $2.7B refinancing deal

February 07, 2019 / www.mining.com

Shares in Canada's First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) were up after announcing that it has signed a new $2.7-billion term loan and revolving credit facility, replacing the existing $1.5 billion one.Underwritten by three core relationship banks, the loan can be increased to up to $3 billion before the end of year, the Vancouver-based miner said. It comprises a $1.5-billion term-loan facility and a $1...Read More

Crown Mining takes over California's Light's Creek Copper District

February 07, 2019 / www.mining.com

Following the review of historical data that indicate copper and silver grades are open in all directions at the Engels project in northern California, Crown Mining (TSXV: CWM) announced this week its decision to increase its land package in the area.In a press release, the Toronto-based company said that it has staked an additional 35 new federal mining claims adjacent to Engels, all of which are...Read More

Crown Mining takes over California's Light's Creek Copper District

February 07, 2019 / www.mining.com

Following the review of historical data that indicate copper and silver grades are open in all directions at the Engels project in northern California, Crown Mining (TSXV: CWM) announced this week its decision to increase its land package in the area.In a press release, the Toronto-based company said that it has staked an additional 35 new federal mining claims adjacent to Engels, all of which are...Read More

Crown Mining takes over California's Light's Creek Copper District

February 07, 2019 / www.mining.com

Following the review of historical data that indicate copper and silver grades are open in all directions at the Engels project in northern California, Crown Mining (TSXV: CWM) announced this week its decision to increase its land package in the area.In a press release, the Toronto-based company said that it has staked an additional 35 new federal mining claims adjacent to Engels, all of which are...Read More

Vancouver junior acquires Temple Mountain vanadium property in Utah

February 07, 2019 / www.mining.com

First Division Ventures (CSE: FDIV) announced this week that it has entered into an Assignment and Property Option Agreement with Geoxplor Corporation of Arizona, for the option to acquire a 100% interest in the Temple Mountain property in Utah.In a media statement, First Division said Temple Mountain occupies 435 hectares and is located in Emery county, 34 kilometres north of the town of Hanksvil...Read More

Vancouver junior acquires Temple Mountain vanadium property in Utah

February 07, 2019 / www.mining.com

First Division Ventures (CSE: FDIV) announced this week that it has entered into an Assignment and Property Option Agreement with Geoxplor Corporation of Arizona, for the option to acquire a 100% interest in the Temple Mountain property in Utah.In a media statement, First Division said Temple Mountain occupies 435 hectares and is located in Emery county, 34 kilometres north of the town of Hanksvil...Read More

METALS-Copper retreats on growing concern over global economy

February 07, 2019 / www.kitco.com

* GRAPHIC-2019 asset returns: (Adds U.S./China news and closing prices)By Eric OnstadLONDON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Copper prices eased on Thursday asworries over global economic growth remained to the fore, withaluminium also weakening after a major producer warned aboutsofter demand.Zinc, however, bucked the trend as an environmentalcrackdown in China created shortages of refined metal.A steady drum...Read More

Gem Diamonds finds from iconic Lesotho mine drop, shares slump

February 07, 2019 / www.mining.com

Last year was a momentous one for Africa-focused Gem Diamonds (LON:GEMD), as it recovered a record number of huge precious stones from its flagship Let??eng mine in Lesotho, the world's highest-dollar-per-carat diamond mine.In Q4 2018, the company recovered three of the 15 diamonds over 100 carats - a new record for the London-based miner.The most important one, the 910-carat "Lesotho Legend",...Read More

Gem Diamonds finds from iconic Lesotho mine drop, shares slump

February 07, 2019 / www.mining.com

Last year was a momentous one for Africa-focused Gem Diamonds (LON:GEMD), as it recovered a record number of huge precious stones from its flagship Let??eng mine in Lesotho, the world's highest-dollar-per-carat diamond mine.In Q4 2018, the company recovered three of the 15 diamonds over 100 carats - a new record for the London-based miner.The most important one, the 910-carat "Lesotho Legend",...Read More

Gold deal rush sweeps by broader mining sector

February 07, 2019 / dlvr.it

The wave of consolidation sweeping the gold mining sector is for now passing the...Read full newsRead More

Russia's Nordgold to invest over $360m in Guinea mine

February 07, 2019 / www.mining.com

Russian miner Nordgold (LON:NORD) has received a fresh 15-year mining permit for its Lefa mine in Guinea, where it plans to invest more than $360 million to continue developing the asset, one of the country's largest gold producing mines.The new licence, effective from March 21, is valid until 2034, in line with Lefa's current life-of-mine.Nordgold, which spun off of Russian steelmaker Severstal i...Read More

Russia's Nordgold to invest over $360m in Guinea mine

February 07, 2019 / www.mining.com

Russian miner Nordgold (LON:NORD) has received a fresh 15-year mining permit for its Lefa mine in Guinea, where it plans to invest more than $360 million to continue developing the asset, one of the country's largest gold producing mines.The new licence, effective from March 21, is valid until 2034, in line with Lefa's current life-of-mine.Nordgold, which spun off of Russian steelmaker Severstal i...Read More

Gold climbs on global growth worries; strong dollar caps gains

February 07, 2019 / www.cnbc.com

Published 23 Hours AgoUpdated7 Hours AgoReuters Getty ImagesGold prices edged higher on Thursday, helped by concerns over the U.S.-China trade dispute and its potential impact on global growth.Spot gold rose 0.33 percent to $1,310.08 an ounce at 1:10 p.m. ET after touching its lowest since Jan. 29 at $1,302.11.U.S. gold futures were down 0.05 percent at $1,313.80.CNBC reported U.S. President Dona...Read More

DRA Global continues growth path with SENET merger in Africa

February 07, 2019 / www.mining.com

HighlightsDRA has entered into a merger agreement with SENET, a leading African project management and engineering firm to create one of the largest project delivery and operations management companies on the continent.SENET specialises in mineral processing project delivery and has successfully delivered gold, copper, cobalt, uranium, and iron ore projects throughout Africa. The complimentary mer...Read More

Chinese mining industry is an early adopter of digital solutions that automate and optimize operations

February 07, 2019 / www.mining.com

Metso has opened a new Competence Center for mining in China (CCC). Located in Hunan province in central China, the center focuses on developing and manufacturing solutions for the fast-changing Chinese mining market.We sat down with the head of the CCC, Yiqiang Zhang, and asked him to tell a bit more about the center and his views on the mining industry in China.Why was the CCC established and wh...Read More

Stocks End Lower as Wall Street Gets No Boost From State of the Union - TheStreet

February 07, 2019 / www.thestreet.com

Here Are 3 Hot Things to Know About Stocks Right Now The Dow Jones Industrial Average gave up slim gains on Wednesday after closing with gains for three consecutive sessions. The S&P 500 ended a five-day win streak.General Motors Co. (GM) reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and confirmed its 2019 profit outlook. Shares rose 1.6%.Walt Disney Co. (DIS)  ...Read More

LIVE FUTURES REPORT 06/02: LME copper price continues to rise; three-month tin over $21,000

February 07, 2019 / www.metalbulletin.com

Copper's three-month price on the London Metal Exchange continued on an upward trend at the close of trading on Wednesday February 6, maintaining its strong advance toward a price of $6,300 per tonne amid low liquidity because of a national holiday in China.Volumes traded were moderate over the day, with copper's 12,936 lots topping the complex. The metal also benefitted from a fresh cancelation o...Read More

GLOBAL NICKEL WRAP: Market favors US cut-cathodes, Europe briquettes; premiums respond accordingly

February 07, 2019 / www.metalbulletin.com

US market participants eyed premium increases on nickel cut-cathodes after local supply ran short in the week to Tuesday February 5, while European demand was focused on briquettes, boosting premiums by 4% at the midpoint of Fastmarkets' range. Slight gain in the US briquette premium, but cut-cathode premium pulls further ahead European nickel briquette premium rises to 4% week on week to $2...Read More

GLOBAL ZINC & LEAD WRAP: Global markets quiet amid surge in LME prices

February 07, 2019 / www.metalbulletin.com

Zinc and lead premiums in all regions were unchanged over the past week while Chinese participants were sidelined due to the Lunar New Year (February 4-10). European zinc premium market stable.  US lead and zinc markets unchanged despite strong demand.  India lead premiums flat amid weak spot market activity. European zinc premiums stable, no delivery seen despite big cancelations Europ...Read More

Ghana Manganese ordered to cease operations

February 07, 2019 / www.metalbulletin.com

Ghana Manganese has been ordered to cease operations by Ghana's minister of lands and natural resources due to inconclusive data.The operation is Ghana's sole manganese producer and a subsidiary of Consmin, which was bought by China's Ningxia Tianyuan Manganese in 2016.The company has been given until February...Read More

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