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        <description><![CDATA[The latest mining world news and project information from South America, highlighting the latest news on key projects on the continent and will provide insight into different countries’ mining industries]]></description>
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            <title>Give South Africa’s manganese mines a good logistics future right now – don’t wait</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Without compromising the positions of any stakeholders or the credibility of the process, a way must be found to fast-track a good logistical future for South Africa’s very important manganese mining industry. Needed is a very clear position that is bankable and then South Africa Incorporated must move forward – and do so very fast to avoid South Africa losing out to its nimbler global manganese competitors.]]></description>
            <author>Martin Creamer</author>
            <category>MANGANESE LOGISTICS</category>
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            <title>Sarama sells WA assets to Riedel, confirms date for Burkina Faso arbitration hearing </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Vancouver-headquartered Sarama Resources has entered into a binding share sale agreement with ASX-listed Riedel Resources to sell its Cosmo and Mt Venn gold projects, in Western Australia, in exchange for a combination of equity consideration and the payment of certain project-related expenses. 

After selling these assets to Riedel for A$4.6-million in cash and shares, Sarama will hold about 32% ownership of Riedel, which will rise to 44% on performance milestones. 
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            <author>Marleny Arnoldi</author>
            <category>GOLD &#38;amp; COPPER</category>
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            <title>Gold remains a safe-haven investment – Heraeus</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Throughout history, gold has been seen as a safe-haven asset, although recent price movements have not been what might be expected, metals refinery services provider Heraeus says. In its latest ‘Precious Appraisal’ report, Heraeus notes that, to date this year, the gold price has been exposed to both fundamental and speculative demand that is antecedent to these price moves.]]></description>
            <author>Sabrina Jardim</author>
            <category>GOLD</category>
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            <title>Sumitomo withdraws from Kenorland earn-in JV in Quebec</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[TSX-V-listed Kenorland Minerals has advised its joint venture (JV) partner Sumitomo Metal Mining Canada has withdrawn from the earn-in and JV exploration agreement related to the O’Sullivan gold project, in Quebec. 

The termination of the JV is effective from May 9, following which Kenorland will retain 100% ownership of the project. 
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            <title>Lithium Ionic advises of four resignations in the ‘best interest’ of the company</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[TSX-V-listed Lithium Ionic has announced its directors David Gower, Lawrence Guy and Hélio Diniz have resigned effective immediately. 

The company’s corporate secretary Damian Lopez also tendered his resignation. 
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            <author>Marleny Arnoldi</author>
            <category>LITHIUM</category>
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            <title>Spanish Mountain Gold inks royalty deal with Wheaton </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[TSX-V-listed Spanish Mountain Gold has entered into a royalty agreement with Canadian streaming company Wheaton Precious Metals Corporation whereby Wheaton will acquire a 1.5% net smelter return royalty on gold and silver produced from the Spanish Mountain Gold project for aggregate cash proceeds of $55-million. 

The proceeds will be paid in three instalments. 
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            <author>Creamer Media Reporter  </author>
            <category>GOLD &#38;amp; SILVER</category>
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            <title>Rio Tinto flags possible supply chain risks, posts higher Q1 iron-ore sales</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Miner Rio Tinto warned on April 21 of limited visibility on the effects of the Middle East war on its supply chains in the second half of the 2026 financial year, but stronger production from its Pilbara operations boosted first-quarter iron ore sales in the meantime.

Shares of the world's biggest iron-ore producer rose by 1% to A$174.27 apiece, while the broader benchmark index was 0.2% higher.]]></description>
            <author>  Reuters</author>
            <category>IRON-ORE</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Agnico signs three deals to expand, consolidate Finland gold prospects </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[NYSE- and TSX-listed Agnico Eagle Mines has announced plans to consolidate its properties in the Central Lapland Greenstone Belt, in Finland, pursuant to which Agnico has entered into definitive agreements for three separate transactions. The company will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Rupert Resources and Aurion Resources, respectively, as well as 70% of Fingold Ventures held by B2Gold Corporation.]]></description>
            <author>Marleny Arnoldi</author>
            <category>GOLD</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>PGM price underpin by investment, speculation expected to persist – Sibanye-Stillwater</title>
            <link>https://www.miningweekly.com/article/pgm-price-underpin-by-investment-speculation-expected-to-persist-sibanye-stillwater-2026-04-20</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The underpinning of platinum group metals (PGM) prices by investment and speculation is expected to persist for as long as the high level of macro uncertainty persists, Sibanye-Stillwater executive VP sales and marketing Kleantha Pillay spelt out at the company’s Capital Day in Helsinki, Finland, on Monday, April 20. “If we shift a bit into a longer or medium term, primary supply is forecast to decline from around the 6.2-million ounces a year pre-Covid level of 2019 down to 4.7-million ounces a year by 2034 – and this reflects the years of under investment into South African supply as producers navigated a number of operating challenges, including cost inflation, crime, water, power.]]></description>
            <author>Martin Creamer</author>
            <category>PLATINUM GROUP METALS</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>USA Rare Earth to acquire Brazilian rare earths miner Serra Verde for $2.8bn</title>
            <link>https://www.miningweekly.com/article/usa-rare-earth-to-acquire-brazilian-rare-earths-miner-serra-verde-for-28bn-2026-04-20</link>
            <description><![CDATA[LONDON - USA Rare Earth will acquire Brazilian rare earths miner Serra Verde for $2.8-billion in cash and shares, the two companies said on Monday.

The US company will pay $300-million in cash and 126.9-million newly issued shares of its stock for the transaction, which is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, a statement said.]]></description>
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            <category>RARE EARTHS</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Fortuna Mining inks 70% earn-in agreement for Guyana gold prospect</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[As Canadian precious metals miner Fortuna Mining advances its Diamba Sud gold project in Senegal, the company has also entered into an earn-in agreement with a private Guyanese company, Qstone, whereby Fortuna may earn up to a 70% interest in the Quartzstone gold project, in Guyana. The Quartzstone project comprises a 29 600 ha land package in the greenstone belt of north central Guyana.  ]]></description>
            <author>Marleny Arnoldi</author>
            <category>GOLD</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Mangrove launches North America’s first commercial lithium refining facility</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Private, venture-backed Canadian company Mangrove Lithium has opened North America’s first commercial lithium refining facility, in British Columbia. This marks a major milestone in establishing a secure, domestic lithium supply chain for Canada and the North American market, supporting the continent’s electrification goals.]]></description>
            <author>Marleny Arnoldi</author>
            <category>LITHIUM</category>
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            <title>E3 Lithium awaits licence to start Phase 2 of battery-grade lithium pilot plant </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Canadian leading lithium developer E3 Lithium has completed well development and pump installation at its demonstration facility, near Olds, in Alberta, with Phase 2 now ready to start operating. 

The company developed a three-phase plan with multiple goals at each phase to demonstrate commerciality of producing battery-grade lithium carbonate. 

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            <author>Marleny Arnoldi</author>
            <category>LITHIUM</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>St Barbara to reach 200 000 oz output within five years  </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ASX-listed gold producer St Barbara has revised upward its gold production outlook to 200 000 oz/y, owing to strong attributable output expected from the New Simberi gold project, in Papua New Guinea. 

At an average yearly growth rate of 59%, the company’s output will lift from 48 000 oz in the 2027 financial year to at least 191 000 oz by the 2030 financial year and further to 200 000 oz/y in the 2031 financial year. 

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            <author>Marleny Arnoldi</author>
            <category>GOLD</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>B2Gold expects 10koz lower Q2 production after fire damage </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[TSX- and NYSE-listed B2Gold has developed a preliminary revised mill processing plan for the Goose mine, in Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut, Canada, following a fire incident on April 16. While the company confirmed no injuries to personnel, nor damage to the mine's mill or power facility, it did find localised fire damage worth about C$10-million to the crushing circuit area.]]></description>
            <author>Marleny Arnoldi</author>
            <category>GOLD</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Growth’s not an entitlement, investment’s not a given, Memsa event hears</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Growth is not an entitlement and capital investment is not a given. These were two key points that Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane emphasised during a Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (Memsa) event at Montecasino on Friday. Scrutinised were the implications for South Africa of the Middle East conflict, with the big focus on what this country’s original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can do in the face of geopolitical disruption.]]></description>
            <author>Martin Creamer</author>
            <category>MEMSA DISCUSSION</category>
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            <title>Sibanye-Stillwater collaborates further to find new applications for platinum metals</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Mining and metals company Sibanye-Stillwater and the Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa (Necsa) on Friday announced their research collaboration to advance nuclear medicine for cancer treatment. This followed Sibanye-Stillwater’s announcement on Thursday that it is partnering with precious metals and technology company Heraeus in a joint research and development project aimed at developing a generation of innovative, cost-efficient glass fibre bushings.]]></description>
            <author>Martin Creamer</author>
            <category>PLATINUM GROUP METALS</category>
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            <title>Breakthrough positions chrome as key revenue driver for Southern Palladium</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Results from metallurgical test work at the Bengwenyama platinum group metals (PGM) project in South Africa’s Limpopo province indicate that up to a fifth of Southern Palladium’s future revenues could come from chrome. In an announcement on the ASX and JSE on Friday Southern Palladium reported that the results from its latest metallurgical test work not only confirm the high-grade nature of the Bengwenyama upper group two (UG2) mineral resource but also suggest that chromite concentrate recoveries of more than double initial estimates are achievable.]]></description>
            <author>Martin Creamer</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[England-based La Mancha Resource Capital, which manages the La Mancha Resource Fund, has announced it will increase its shareholding in TSX-V-listed Greenheart Gold from about 4.6% to 19.9%. 

The fund is to acquire the shares at a price of C$1 apiece. 
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            <description><![CDATA[TSX-V-listed Defense Metals Corporation has been included in the newly launched Sprott Rare Earth Ex-China Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), which is the only ETF providing focused exposure to rare earth companies outside of China. 

Defense Metals CEO and president Mark Tory says inclusion in the ETF validates company’s success in advancing the Wicheeda rare earths project, in British Columbia. 
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            <description><![CDATA[Industrial metals have jumped to a record high on the London Metal Exchange (LME), driven gains in aluminum after the Middle East war disrupted supplies, as well as a recent revival in copper.

The LME Index, which tracks six major metals, has rallied by almost 12% over the past four weeks and was at an all-time peak on the close of April 16. Aluminum has risen about 15% since the start of the Iran war, with around 9% of global output coming from the Middle East.]]></description>
            <author>  Bloomberg</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Brazilian miner Vale  reported on April 16 its highest iron ore sales for a first quarter since 2018, while also announcing the suspension of pellet operations in Oman amid the war in the Middle East.

The company's iron ore sales, which include fines, pellets and run-of-mine, grew by 3.9% to 68.7-million tons for the quarter ended March 31, compared with the same quarter last year. ]]></description>
            <author>  Reuters</author>
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            <title>Newmont confirms earthquake damage to Cadia mine ‘insignificant’</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[After temporarily suspending underground operations at the Cadia mine, in Australia, on April 15 owing to seismic activity following a regional earthquake, global gold miner Newmont Corporation’s inspections have indicated minimal damage to underground areas. 

The company confirmed previously that seismic activity was experienced in the area late on April 14 following a recorded earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Local Magnitute scale in Central West, New South Wales. 

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            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Argyle to earn 100% of historic McKay Hill property over three years </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Calgary-based exploration company Argyle Resources has entered into an option agreement with Metallic Minerals Corporation to earn a 100% interest in the McKay Hill property, in Canada’s Yukon region. 

The area is prospective for high-grade silver, lead, zinc, gold and copper covering 55 km2. 
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            <category>SILVER &#38;amp; LEAD </category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Orion greenlights merger with its Sweetwater Royalties business, Uranium Royalty Corp</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Global investment firm Orion Resource Partners has agreed to a merger between its private portfolio company Sweetwater Royalties and Uranium Royalty Corporation (URC) to bring together two royalty companies for a stronger growth and expansion platform that will be valued at about $2.4-billion.

The transaction values Sweetwater Royalties, a land and minerals royalty company based in the US, at $1.9-billion and a 100% enterprise value basis, with an equity value of $1.1-billion for the attributable 92% of the business transferring to URC as part of the transaction. ]]></description>
            <author>Marleny Arnoldi</author>
            <category>South America</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Fredonia launches large-scale drilling for expanded gold resource in Argentina </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[TSX-V-listed Fredonia Mining has started with a 10 000 m drill programme at its flagship El Dorado-Monserrat (EDM) gold project in Argentina. 

The company aims to expand and upgrade the existing mineral resource, which is estimated at 2.25-million ounces of gold equivalent in the measured and indicated categories. 
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            <author>Marleny Arnoldi</author>
            <category>GOLD</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Middle East conflict drives renewed interest in shale exploration in some countries</title>
            <link>https://www.miningweekly.com/article/middle-east-conflict-drives-renewed-interest-in-shale-exploration-in-some-countries-2026-04-16</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Amid conflict in the Middle East, a new research paper from energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac) has highlighted the importance of elevating strategic energy security priorities as countries seek supply diversification. The consultancy states in its ‘A hydrocarbon copy: the upstream industry’s return to international shale exploration’ paper that international shale exploration can play a key role in meeting those goals.]]></description>
            <author>Lumkile Nkomfe </author>
            <category>ENERGY</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <editor>Chanel de Bruyn</editor>
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            <title>Northern Dynasty, supporters file latest court briefing over Pebble veto dispute </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[TSX- and NYSE-listed Northern Dynasty Minerals and its US-based subsidiary Pebble Limited Partnership have filed a brief in the Alaska Federal Court responding to the Department of Justice (DoJ) brief filed on February 17 on behalf of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The State of Alaska, Iliamna Natives and Alaska Peninsula Corporation also filed response briefs on April 14.]]></description>
            <author>Marleny Arnoldi</author>
            <category>COPPER &#38;amp; GOLD</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Iconic, McEwen to jointly develop New Pass project in Nevada</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Subsidiaries of Toronto-listed miners Iconic Minerals and McEwen Mining have entered into a formal 50/50 joint venture (JV) agreement to advance the New Pass gold project, in Nevada. 

The 2 140 ha property is located along a prospective Carlin-type gold trend three hours east of Reno. 
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            <author>Creamer Media Reporter  </author>
            <category>GOLD</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Anglo’s emission-free taxi intellectual property making its way into mining</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Three years ago Mining Weekly reported on Anglo American being involved with emission-free taxis driving around the German city of Berlin and the hope was expressed that the same could be done with South Africa’s enormous taxi fleet as Toyota was also involved. Now a media release just received states that MMD Group, a global manufacturer of material sizing and handling systems, has signed an agreement with Anglo American, giving MMD the intellectual property rights to TraxIQ, a system-level materials handling solution, originally developed by the mining company.   ]]></description>
            <author>Martin Creamer</author>
            <category>MINING</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <description><![CDATA[TSX-V-listed Millennial Potash Corporation has completed a milestone payment to to the vendors of the Banio potash project, in Gabon, which earned Millennial an additional 10% interest in Equatorial Potash, taking its total ownership to 80%. 

In turn, Equatorial Potash fully owns the Banio project through its Gabon subsidiary Mayumba Potasse. 
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            <author>Marleny Arnoldi</author>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <description><![CDATA[South Africa’s minerals-endowed Northern Cape province has attracted more than R105-billion in investment pledges in new and expanded mining, energy and agriculture projects, with an expected 19 800 new jobs to be created as a result. The investment accords were signed at this week’s inaugural Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Conference in Kimberley. The three-day conference was attended by over 900 stakeholders, including government Ministers, industry leaders and prospective investors, to catalyse investment and growth opportunities in the province’s green energy, minerals and mining, agriculture, industrialisation, infrastructure and logistics, and tourism sectors.]]></description>
            <author>Martin Creamer</author>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <description><![CDATA[TSX-V-listed VanadiumCorp Resource has received stock exchange approval for a private placement to raise $700 000 from 5.8-million units issued at a price of $0.12 apiece. 

The company has already closed a first tranche of the financing, issuing 3.9-million units for aggregate gross proceeds of $478 000. 
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            <author>Marleny Arnoldi</author>
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