Nippon Steel hires Mike Pompeo to advise on US Steel dealNippon Steel also faces objections from the powerful United Steelworkers (USW) union, which fears the deal could lead to job losses.Reuters | July 20, 2024 | 7:57 pm
Mexico government takes step toward classifying Vulcan mine location as protected areaDeclaring Vulcan's Calica mine is in a “protected natural area,”…Bloomberg News | July 19, 2024 | 1:20 pm
Congo’s South Kivu governor suspends mining operations in provinceThe decision will hit artisanal miners of metals such as…Reuters | July 19, 2024 | 10:12 am
Dutch court orders Greenpeace off deep-sea mining vessel amid disputed ocean study The CEO says the company is aware that the world’s eyes are on them. Henry Lazenby | December 4, 2023 | 3:31 pm
CaNickel selling Bucko Lake nickel project to Cobalt One for $59 million The Bucko Lake mine operated from 2009 to 2012. Staff Writer | December 4, 2023 | 10:54 am
First Quantum to fast-track Zambia project after Panama blow The Fishtie copper project, being developed with Zambia's Mimosa Resources, is expected to start production in 2026. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 4, 2023 | 6:56 am
Lab-grown dolomite is now a thing The long-standing dolomite problem has been solved. Staff Writer | December 4, 2023 | 6:06 am
Jack Lundin assumes top job at Lundin Mining With Jack taking the reins, the company’s key officer positions are now held by siblings, as his brother Adam is the firm's chairman. Staff Writer | December 4, 2023 | 3:45 am
Peru simplifies procedures for approval of environmental studies, water use permits A supreme decree orders the simplification of environmental certification procedures and water use permits required for mining exploration. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 3, 2023 | 1:04 pm
Nine dead in Peru’s Poderosa mine after armed men raid Peru’s national police took control of the mine, seized weapons, and detained seven suspects of the deadly attack. Bloomberg News | December 3, 2023 | 10:20 am
Scientists use copper to reduce cost of cancer treatment UCLA researchers devised an inexpensive way to produce a molecule used in anti-cancer drugs from a chemical costing just $3 per gram. Staff Writer | December 1, 2023 | 5:54 am
First Quantum takes Panama to international court It is also suspending its 2023 production guidance for Cobre Panama mine, which accounts for about 1.5% of the world’s copper production. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 1, 2023 | 3:54 am