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Key question: Which critical mineral will China ban next?

The tech products we take for granted in our modern lives remain highly vulnerable to disruption.

James Cooper | October 10, 2023 | 1:02 pm

Defense Metals says Wicheeda will produce high-grade, high-recovery REE concentrate

The company has revealed the results of additional beneficiation testing…

Staff Writer | October 10, 2023 | 10:16 am

How to turn mine tailings into healthy soil

Researchers have developed a new method that is expected to…

Staff Writer | October 10, 2023 | 6:22 am

Loulo-Gounkoto to remain among world’s top 10 gold producers – Bristow

Mark Bristow said the Malian mine is on track to…

Staff Writer | October 8, 2023 | 12:08 pm

Stone Age Ethiopians knew how to source their iron-rich rocks

Middle Stone Age Ethiopians progressively replaced exotic iron-rich high-quality rocks…

Staff Writer | October 8, 2023 | 7:11 am

GoviEx sells Falea uranium project in Mali

GoviEx will receive C$2 million worth of African Energy Metals and a 3% net smelter return royalty.

Staff Writer | January 18, 2023 | 10:03 am

Iron ore price rises while China warns against speculation

China's state planner issued its third warning this month against excessive speculation.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 18, 2023 | 8:42 am

Pan American Silver offers to acquire Yamana Gold shares for $1 billion

Yamana Gold shareholders will vote on the offer at a special meeting January 31.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | January 16, 2023 | 1:01 pm

Canada approves James Bay lithium project in Quebec

The spodumene operation is expected to produce an average of 5,480 tonnes of ore per day.

Bruno Venditti | January 16, 2023 | 9:05 am

President of Colombia vows to block mining projects that threaten water sources

The government indicated it would not allow AngloGold Ashanti’s copper-gold project to advance.

Bruno Venditti | January 16, 2023 | 8:17 am

Micro EV market expected to reach $180 billion within a decade — report

The market for electric two-, three-wheelers and microcars will reach around $180 billion by 2043, IDTechEx forecasts.

Staff Writer | January 15, 2023 | 8:23 am

Former gold mine to host largest underground caverns in history

The site, located under the Black Hills of South Dakota, will host the largest neutrino experiment in history.

Staff Writer | January 15, 2023 | 6:45 am

Glencore evacuates personnel after protesters vandalize Antapaccay mine camp

The campsite at Glencore’s Antapaccay copper mine in Peru was vandalized by a group of people protesting against the country’s new president.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | January 14, 2023 | 12:54 pm

World to face potash price crunch as Brazil Potash propels Autazes project toward production

High potash prices will likely persist as the world scrambles to bring more production online amidst concerns over food security, CEO says.

Henry Lazenby | January 13, 2023 | 3:09 pm

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