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Teck Coal fined for unauthorized waste disposals in British Columbia

The Teck coal unit was fined close to C$221,000 for nearly 30 cases of environmental breaches in southeastern BC.

Staff Writer | August 19, 2024 | 10:59 am

Ivanhoe’s giant Kamoa-Kakula hits stage 3 commercial copper production in Congo

The production milestone further solidifies Kamoa-Kakula’s status.

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | August 19, 2024 | 8:40 am

Endeavour Silver resumes processing at Guanacevi with temporary mill fix

One of the regrind mills has now been re-purposed as…

Staff Writer | August 19, 2024 | 8:20 am

Metso denies rumours of planned merger with Sandvik

Any potential merger or collaboration would mean a game-changer for…

Staff Writer | August 19, 2024 | 7:37 am

Regis Resources says project ‘not viable’ after Australia’s gov’t order

The miner is exploring legal options after a last-minute protection…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 19, 2024 | 3:52 am

Well-connected streams more effective at reducing presence of toxic metals from upstream mining – study

Streams with ample connections to shallow groundwater flow paths are better at detoxifying specific forms of aluminum, cadmium, arsenic and zinc.

Staff Writer | March 1, 2024 | 5:30 am

Golden Minerals pulls plug on Velardeña two months after mining restart

The company said it will now evaluate potential alternatives for the Velardeña properties, which may include a sale.

Staff Writer | February 29, 2024 | 8:55 am

Sweden to remove uranium ban

The Nordic country’s government under Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson intends to report by May 15 on how it can write new legislation.

Colin McClelland | February 27, 2024 | 4:30 pm

Canada Rare Earth sets up supply operations in the DRC

The initial startup supply will be sourced from local artisanal mining cooperatives, promoting responsible sourcing, the company said.

Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 2:26 pm

BatMan project uses lasers to optimize EV batteries

A new laser patterning process to alter the microstructure of battery electrode materials has the potential to unlock significant improvements to electrified transportation.

Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 6:06 am

Scientists develop non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-metal batteries

Using computational science, researchers have developed a fluorine-substituted high-voltage stable chloride-based solid-state electrolyte.

Staff Writer | February 26, 2024 | 6:06 am

Mexico nationalizes salt producer ESSA, buys Mitsubishi’s stake

ESSA owns the world’s largest salt mine and is one of the biggest producers of salt in Latin America.

Bloomberg News | February 24, 2024 | 5:54 pm

Consultation starts in Guatemala over future of Pan American Silver’s Escobal mine

Operations were halted in 2017 when a claim brought by a human rights group alleged local Indigenous people’s right of consultation were violated in advance of granting the mining license.

Staff Writer | February 23, 2024 | 4:01 pm

AI to help determine best carbon capture material

US researchers using generative artificial intelligence to dream up previously unknown building block candidates.

Staff Writer | February 23, 2024 | 6:06 am

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