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Biden moves to block mining in New Mexico

The Biden administration on Thursday moved to temporarily protect thousands of acres of public land along the Pecos River.

Staff Writer | December 13, 2024 | 9:48 am

Bunker Hill delays restart of historic silver mine in Idaho after cost swells

The iconic Bunker Hill mine operated for over a century,…

Staff Writer | December 13, 2024 | 9:25 am

JV Article: SLB launches ‘well-to-product’ lithium production service

SLB, a global energy technology company, is advancing sustainable energy…

Northern Miner Staff | December 13, 2024 | 9:12 am

Mining sector cyberattacks linked to third-party supplier access in 76% of cases – report

Growing challenges cybersecurity leaders faced in 2024 were in safeguarding…

Staff Writer | December 12, 2024 | 4:45 pm

Canada weighs export taxes on uranium, oil if Trump starts trade war

Canada is examining the use of export taxes on major…

Bloomberg News | December 12, 2024 | 1:35 pm

Namib Minerals set for Nasdaq debut following $500m SPAC deal

The proposed business combination, which implies a pro forma combined enterprise value of $609 million, represents the largest African de-SPAC deal to date.

Staff Writer | December 9, 2024 | 10:55 am

Torex Gold’s ELG underground mine resumes operations following fatalities

The 24-hour standdown at ELG, according to Torex, would not impact its 2024 production guidance.

Staff Writer | December 9, 2024 | 10:03 am

GoviEx initiates arbitration against Niger in uranium permit dispute

With the recent recovery in uranium prices, the Madaouéla project was poised for development, with first production targeted for 2025.

Staff Writer | December 9, 2024 | 8:40 am

Germany to backstop Savannah’s spodumene lithium project in Portugal

The loan guarantee underscores the sense of urgency in Germany and other members of the EU to develop a domestic lithium supply chain.

Trish Saywell | December 9, 2024 | 8:27 am

Perpetua Resources, Sunshine Silver to explore antimony processing in Idaho

Last week, China banned the export of antimony and other minerals such as germanium and gallium to the US.

Reuters | December 9, 2024 | 6:45 am

Sibanye-Stillwater sells Beisa uranium project to Neo Energy

The deal gives Sibanye-Stillwater a 40% stake in Neo Energy, making it the largest shareholder and maintaining its uranium market exposure.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 9, 2024 | 5:56 am

Lundin sells European mines to Boliden for up to $1.45 billion

Neves-Corvo in Portugal and Zinkgruvan in Sweden will nearly double Boliden’s zinc output and boost copper production by 43%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 9, 2024 | 3:43 am

China’s central bank resumes gold purchases after six-month hiatus

China's gold holdings rose to 72.96 million fine troy ounces at the end of November.

Reuters | December 7, 2024 | 4:51 pm

VIDEO: Orla Mining to double annual gold output after buying Musselwhite mine from Newmont

Musselwhite will take Orla from a single-asset producer to a multi-asset miner, as it already operates at the Camino Rojo mine in Mexico.

MINING.com Editor | December 6, 2024 | 2:33 pm

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