Coal mining, oil industries among main sources of increasing air pollution in Africa – studyThe burning of biomass fuel, the crude oil exploitation and coal mining industries are causing a severe deterioration of air quality in African countries.Staff Writer | November 12, 2023 | 5:39 am
Vale to sell 14% stake in Indonesia unitVale’s current operation permit in Indonesia expires at the end…Staff Writer | November 10, 2023 | 4:01 am
Jiangxi Copper boosts stake in First Quantum The Chinese miner grew its interest in First Quantum to…Cecilia Jamasmie | November 9, 2023 | 10:01 am
Agnico Eagle becomes sole owner of Canadian Malartic mine The world’s third-biggest bullion producer now owns the Canadian Malartic, one of North America’s biggest gold mines. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 3, 2023 | 7:03 am
Researchers find new way to shape tiny gold pieces for electronics Using highly charged ions, it is possible to melt or flatten nano gold nuggets. Staff Writer | April 3, 2023 | 7:00 am
Danakali sells stake in flagship Colluli potash project in Eritrea Buyers Sichuan Road and Bridge Group have paid $105 million. A second instalment of $16 million is expected within the next six months Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2023 | 6:20 am
New tool could help Brazil’s crack down on illegal gold mining By integrating traceability in gold sourcing and processing, Fênix DTVM and Minespider have delivered the first fully traced gold bar. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2023 | 4:33 am
Barrick Gold, PNG ink new deal to restart Porgera mine Through the New Porgera Progress Agreement all parties have committed to resume operations as soon as possible. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2023 | 3:43 am
Nexa Resources resumes operations at Cerro Lindo zinc mine in Peru Nexa had halted operations at the zinc mine due to unusually heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers from Cyclone Yaku. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2023 | 5:53 am
“Eternal Pink” diamond could fetch more than $35 million at auction The 10.57-carat diamond also carries the highest price per carat estimate placed on any rock or gemstone ($3.3 million). Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2023 | 3:46 am
Vale signs agreements with Chinese companies to reinforce strategic agenda in Asia One agreement relates to investment in the Morowali project in Indonesia. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 29, 2023 | 11:57 am
Equinox arranges $200 million in gold prepays for greenstone mine construction Greenstone, in Ontario, will be Equinox’s first gold mine in Canada. Staff Writer | March 29, 2023 | 10:17 am