Russia asks Niger to help as geologists taken hostageTwo employees of an unidentified Russian company came under attack by militants in July, while they were exploring for mineral resources, according to the news service.Bloomberg News | August 9, 2024 | 2:25 pm
Video: World Gold Council sees market uncertainty raising metal’s priceWGC senior market strategist sees several trigger points that could…Northern Miner Staff | August 9, 2024 | 2:10 pm
Rio Tinto’s Jadar lithium project could take two years to approve, minister saysEnvironmentalists are planning new protests over the project.Staff Writer | August 9, 2024 | 7:37 am
Nunavut grants White Cliff exploration permit for copper project The regulatory approval marks a major step in the permitting process, allowing the firm to appoint contractors for this year’s activities. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2024 | 3:45 am
High-voltage tower serving Poderosa gold mine in Peru destroyed by illegal miners This is the 11th time in a year that illegal miners have attacked La Poderosa's energy infrastructure. Staff Writer | January 28, 2024 | 12:09 pm
Small electric aircraft have lower environmental impact than equivalent fossil-fuelled aircraft Battery-powered electric aircraft have the potential to significantly reduce the environmental impacts of aviation, according to new research. Staff Writer | January 28, 2024 | 7:28 am
Guatemalan Ministry of Mines to review all mining licenses The Guatemalan Ministry of Energy and Mines will review all mining licenses in response to multiple complaints regarding bribes and corruption. Staff Writer | January 27, 2024 | 4:02 pm
Chiefs of Ontario ask provincial government for year-long moratorium on mine claims staking The move follows and exponential rise in the number of mining claims being staked over the past year on First Nations territories. Amanda Stutt | January 26, 2024 | 1:58 pm
Alphamin’s tin output rises again in 2023, new mine to begin production April Alphamin said it expects contained tin production of between 17,000 and 18,000 tonnes for this year. Staff Writer | January 26, 2024 | 9:17 am
Codelco names mining veteran Braim Chiple as CCO Chiple, who has worked at BHP and Anglo American, is currently adviser and senior consultant for copper trading at Mitsubishi. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 26, 2024 | 5:23 am
Hummingbird ready to restart Kouroussa gold mine in Guinea Kouroussa gold mine is expected to reach full production before the end of March and it's targeting 120,000- 140,000 gold ounces a year. Staff Writer | January 25, 2024 | 7:59 am
When air filters pollute the air, silver and copper sprays can help Silver and copper-based sprays have proven to eliminate the growth of some of the most dangerous bacteria in air filtration systems. Staff Writer | January 25, 2024 | 6:06 am