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Resolute CEO still held in Mali, diplomatic sources say, as shares suspended

The Malian military junta is seeking at least $161 million from the company to settle a tax dispute.

Reuters | November 14, 2024 | 7:01 am

Hummingbird says Pasofino Gold sale in the works

Hummingbird 's 53%-owned subsidiary Pasofino Gold is now in talks with an…

Staff Writer | November 14, 2024 | 6:47 am

Antofagasta unveils South America’s first hydrogen train

Antofagasta is deploying the hydrogen-powered locomotive as part of efforts…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 14, 2024 | 4:11 am

Deep sea mining risks over $560 billion in countries’ annual export earnings — report

Even in optimal scenarios, the activity would generate only $6.25…

MINING.COM Editor | November 14, 2024 | 1:00 am

Abitibi Metals boosts resource by 62% at B26 polymetallic deposit in Quebec

Indicated resources increased to 11.3 million tonnes from 6.9 Mt.

Staff Writer | November 13, 2024 | 4:28 pm

VIDEO: AstroForge bets on mining space to save Earth’s future

CEO Matt Gialich envisions a future where mining in space alleviates Earth’s resource constraints by tapping into the vast, untapped deposits found on asteroids and other celestial bodies.

MINING.com Editor | November 5, 2024 | 10:40 am

The Northern Miner announces gold and silver giveaway winners

Thanks to all of our valued readers who entered for a chance to win.

Northern Miner Staff | November 5, 2024 | 9:16 am

South Korea’s highest court rejects appeal from zinc smelter against shutdown

The fate of the 400,000 metric ton-per-year smelter, the world's sixth-largest, has been closely watched as zinc prices soared 17.5% this year.

Reuters | November 5, 2024 | 7:29 am

Pan African expands into Australia, halts Sudan project

It has paid $54.2 million for full ownership of gold junior Tennant Consolidated Mining Group and its 50,000 gold-oz./y project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 5, 2024 | 6:22 am

Kodal disputes Hainan’s claims over $15m Mali tax payment

Hainan Mining says the $15m owed to the Mali government should be paid by Kodal, not the JV that owns the Bougouni lithium project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 5, 2024 | 4:04 am

Column: The US needs a clear, climate-focused mining strategy

To maximize national and climate security, the US must constructively engage with the mining industry, regardless of who’s in the White House, writes Peter Bryant.

Peter Bryant | November 4, 2024 | 4:19 pm