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Washington mulls $456 million loan for American Rare Earths Wyoming project

The project is ranked as one of the world’s top 10 rare earth projects measured in total rare earth oxides.

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | September 24, 2024 | 8:06 am

Congo’s South Kivu governor clears miners to resume operations

All mining activities in the restive region were suspended in…

Reuters | September 24, 2024 | 6:08 am

Summit Minerals grows Brazil niobium project with strategic buy

Newly acquired tenement sits directly east and north of its…

Staff Writer | September 24, 2024 | 5:52 am

ArcelorMittal halts steel plant expansion in Brazil

Increasing steel imports, especially from China, are affecting local demand…

Staff Writer | September 24, 2024 | 4:41 am

Petra Diamonds adjusts strategy amid 2024 market challenges

The diamond miner dealt with headwinds in fiscal year 2024…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2024 | 3:42 am

BC jade mining ban could push business to Afghanistan, says gem miner

British Columbia has banned any new jade mining in its northwest, citing harm to alpine environments, a move that has one industry player scratching his head.

Blair McBride | May 17, 2024 | 12:22 pm

Canadian mining industry rallies to support Afghanistan women scholars

Some of the biggest miners have come together in a remarkable initiative that brought 10 women scholars to the University of British Columbia.

Amanda Stutt | May 17, 2024 | 10:45 am

Hummingbird shares soar on restarting of Guinea mine

Hummingbird's Kouroussa gold mine in Guinea was closed for two-months due to a strike by Corica Mining, its main contractor.

Staff Writer | May 17, 2024 | 5:21 am

Rinehart asks Australia’s national gallery to take down her portrait

The portrait is displayed alongside that of 20 other famous people in a single exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia.

Staff Writer | May 16, 2024 | 11:31 am

Macron calls state of emergency over protests in New Caledonia

The measure was taken after pro-independence protests left at least three dead and disrupted nickel production.

Bloomberg News | May 15, 2024 | 1:53 pm

British Columbia bans new jade mining in province’s northwest

Current tenure holders will be able to continue jade mining for five years with enhanced reclamation requirements.

Staff Writer | May 15, 2024 | 12:29 pm

Video: Fast-track mining permits to hit 2050 green targets, Quartermain urges

Urgent regulatory reforms are required to speed up mine permitting if the West is to meet its energy transition goals, Canadian Mining Hall of Fame inductee says.

Northern Miner Staff | May 15, 2024 | 11:35 am