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BHP workers at Escondida copper mine go on strike

The strike at the world’s largest copper mine began at 8 a.m. Chile time and involves the union’s 2,400 members.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2024 | 3:53 am

Indian state-run miner NMDC’s Q1 profit tops estimates on higher prices

Profit for the country's largest state-owned iron ore miner swelled…

Reuters | August 12, 2024 | 11:04 am

Western Copper pushes back environmental statement submission for Casino project

The company now plans to submit the ESE statement in…

Staff Writer | August 12, 2024 | 10:21 am

Endeavour Silver suspends Guanaceví mill, expects Q3 output hit

Guanaceví was initially forecast to produce between 5.3-5.8 million oz.…

Staff Writer | August 12, 2024 | 8:35 am

Lucara sales offer glimmer of hope to struggling diamond sector

Lucara's Karowe mine in Botswana generated $41.3 million in revenue,…

Staff Writer | August 12, 2024 | 6:34 am

British Columbia coalfields could become critical minerals source – report

Coal deposits are known to be a potential source of REEs, and work is underway in the US and elsewhere to separate and concentrate REEs during coal processing

Staff Writer | February 2, 2024 | 3:26 pm

VIDEO: Ross Beaty on what’s next for junior miners as investors shun the space

Mining veteran Ross Beaty says he’s never seen a market like the current one.

Northern Miner Staff | February 2, 2024 | 9:03 am

Australian Potash exits administration

The Western Australia-based junior is now is working towards resumption of trading on the Australian Stock Exchange in March.

Staff Writer | February 2, 2024 | 5:41 am

Bougainville Copper soars on Panguna licence 5-year extension

The company is attempting to reopen the giant Panguna mine, believed to hold 5.3 million tonnes of copper and 19.3 million ounces of gold.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2024 | 3:44 am

VRIC: Mining at a crossroads amid de-dollarization trend, US debt dilemma

The shifting economic paradigms of de-dollarization and escalating US debt present a complex landscape for mining.

Henry Lazenby | February 1, 2024 | 3:13 pm

Japan adds uranium to critical minerals list

According to official figures, Japan's uranium reserves are estimated at 6,600 tonnes, which could meet internal demand for about six years.

Staff Writer | February 1, 2024 | 10:20 am

South32 hits IGO with $80 million royalty lawsuit

South32 claims it is owed royalties tied to IGO's former stake in the Tropicana gold mine in Western Australia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2024 | 3:49 am

Alamos Gold fell victim to cyberattack last year – report

The attack was reportedly carried out by the same ransomware group responsible for prior attacks on Sobeys and Yellow Pages Canada, according reports by The Toronto Star.

Staff Writer | January 31, 2024 | 2:38 pm

Alaska Tribes seek rights in British Columbia to protect Unuk River watershed from gold mining

Eskay Creek is one of at least six proposed and operating mines dotting the Taku, Stikine, and Unuk Rivers upstream of the US-Canada border.

Amanda Stutt | January 31, 2024 | 2:38 pm

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