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Civil society groups file complaint against The Metals Company

Deep-sea miner is said to have misled investors, government officials, and the public through material misrepresentations and omissions.

Staff Writer | July 23, 2024 | 7:43 am

Nippon Steel to dissolve JV with China’s Baoshan after 20 years

The joint venture was producing and selling cold-rolled steel sheets…

Reuters | July 23, 2024 | 7:06 am

Cornish Metals sells Canadian royalties to Elemental Altus

The move follows the sale of the Nickel King property,…

Staff Writer | July 23, 2024 | 5:47 am

US Senators release energy permitting reform bill

Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 could speed up approvals…

Staff Writer | July 22, 2024 | 4:57 pm

Earth’s largest iron ore deposits are a billion years younger than believed, research reveals

Researchers found the Hamersley deposits in Western Australia formed between…

Staff Writer | July 22, 2024 | 3:58 pm

Chile aims to be among world’s top three cobalt producers

The copper producing nation holds significant quantities of cobalt in its mining tailings, which could make it a global powerhouse.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 8, 2023 | 3:45 am

Op-ed: Everyone loses as London’s High Court rules for LME in nickel case

What the Court has just confirmed is that anyone trading on the exchange is no longer standing on solid ground.

Alex Godell | December 7, 2023 | 4:22 pm

Roosen seeks partner for Cariboo gold project ‘beachhead’ in BC

Cariboo is expected to produce about 1.9 million oz. gold over a dozen-year mine life.

Colin McClelland | December 7, 2023 | 11:00 am

Offshore wind could supply up to 20% of the US Atlantic coast energy needs – study

Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory released some offshore wind modelling data.

Staff Writer | December 7, 2023 | 6:06 am

Newmont pours 8,000th gold bar at Musselwhite mine

The Canadian operation, which started commercial production in 1997, churned out 173,000 ounces of gold last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 6, 2023 | 6:14 am

Rescuers pull out first survivor of Zambia landslide that trapped 38 miners

On Dec. 1 a landslide inundated an open-pit copper mine and trapped at least 38 people who were working there without a permit.

Reuters | December 6, 2023 | 5:06 am

Gold Royalty invests $31 million in Aura Minerals project in Brazil

Financing is composed of a $21 million net smelter return royalty over the Borborema project, and a $10 million gold-linked loan.

Staff Writer | December 6, 2023 | 3:53 am

Liontown takes next step in Olympio’s Mulwarrie lithium project

Following completion of stage one, Liontown can own up to a 51% interest in the Mulwarrie and Mulline lithium prospects.

Staff Writer | December 5, 2023 | 3:47 am

Crude Anglo American email highlights cyber-hack threat

The incident once more throws the growing concerns over digital security in the mining industry into the limelight.

Henry Lazenby | December 4, 2023 | 4:03 pm

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