EPA says Colorado mine spill equivalent to 4 to 7 days of ongoing acid drainageIn a final report, the agency acknowledges that concentrations of some metals at the Animas river following the spill were higher than historical mine drainage.Cecilia Jamasmie | January 6, 2017 | 11:12 am
Glencore may take full control of Mutanda copper mineThe Swiss firm already has a 69% stake in the…Cecilia Jamasmie | January 6, 2017 | 3:55 am
US Republicans pass bill to block last minute Obama regulations on coalCongress has now the power to kill in one fell…Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2017 | 3:45 am
Global Exploration Snapshot: Eight companies hunting for precious metals, uranium and more As known resources are depleted and projected demand for key minerals increases, finding the next new deposits has become more urgent. David Keating | June 3, 2022 | 11:39 am
Peru cabinet seeks solution for Las Bambas crisis as leftists urge nationalization Late on Thursday, left-wing lawmakers from the ruling Peru Libre party presented a bill to nationalize copper production in Peru. Reuters | June 3, 2022 | 9:45 am
Alphamin boosts inferred resource at Mpama South tin deposit by 46% The Mpama South inferred resource now stands at 4.99 million tonnes grading 2.50% Sn for 124,700 tonnes of contained tin. Staff Writer | June 3, 2022 | 9:11 am
Congo sees surge in mining of metals for green energy transition About 500 of the nation’s mining permits are in advanced development and will soon lead to new projects for lithium and cobalt. Bloomberg News | June 3, 2022 | 6:23 am
China electric car sales rose in May as lockdowns start to ebb The May bounce back in deliveries is an encouraging sign for the world’s biggest electric-vehicle market. Bloomberg News | June 3, 2022 | 6:15 am
Nickel royalty helps Burundi boost its spending plan by 40% The government plans to increase investment in farming and infrastructure. Bloomberg News | June 3, 2022 | 6:07 am
Biden keeps funds flowing to build US electric vehicle supply chain The latest sum of support was tucked into the Ukraine aid bill signed into law late last month. Bloomberg News | June 3, 2022 | 6:00 am
Antam targets 10% increase in nickel ore output Nickel ore sales target at 10.05 million tonnes in 2022, up 31% annually. Reuters | June 3, 2022 | 5:41 am
About 3,000 workers laid off at Peru’s Las Bambas as mine shutdown drags on Las Bambas, one of the world's largest copper mines, was forced to halt operations in April due to protests from neighboring indigenous communities. Reuters | June 2, 2022 | 11:49 am