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US approaches Indonesia for multinational critical mineral partnership

Jakarta has asked Washington for a critical mineral trade deal similar to the US deal with Japan.

Reuters | July 15, 2024 | 7:03 am

Seabed mining regulator meets amid mounting pressure for code

Meeting is considered pivotal for the UN body, expected to…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 15, 2024 | 4:05 am

Polish miner found alive after more than 48 hours trapped underground

State-run news channel TVP Info reported that the miner was…

Reuters | July 13, 2024 | 3:35 pm

Environment Canada lays five charges against Teck Coal as Glencore sale closes

The department said the charges for violations of the Fisheries…

Staff Writer | July 12, 2024 | 3:49 pm

Testing shows cyanide levels near Victoria Gold’s Eagle mine are dropping

The Yukon government said the risk to human health from…

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | July 12, 2024 | 12:00 pm

Receiver says unnamed investor may restart Caribou mine in New Brunswick

The news about the Caribou mine came in the form of a news release from Canadian Copper, which is advancing the early-stage Murray Brook West property nearby.

Staff Writer | November 14, 2023 | 10:59 am

Glencore ready to spin-off coal unit after sealing Teck buy

Glencore will merge Teck’s steelmaking coal business with its own coal assets before spinning off the combined unit.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 14, 2023 | 4:03 am

Arizona copper production: Securing a domestic supply chain

Unless massive new supply comes online in a timely way, the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 will remain out of reach.

Global Business Reports | November 13, 2023 | 3:49 am

Peru to implement new measures in mining, energy sectors to reactivate the economy

The Peruvian executive wants to implement 25 measures to reactivate the country’s economy, focusing on the mining, energy and oil and gas sectors.

Staff Writer | November 12, 2023 | 9:15 am

Coal mining, oil industries among main sources of increasing air pollution in Africa – study

The burning of biomass fuel, the crude oil exploitation and coal mining industries are causing a severe deterioration of air quality in African countries.

Staff Writer | November 12, 2023 | 5:39 am

Vale to sell 14% stake in Indonesia unit

Vale’s current operation permit in Indonesia expires at the end of 2025 and divesting its shares is necessary to have it renewed.

Staff Writer | November 10, 2023 | 4:01 am

Fierce community opposition to copper, lithium projects threatens energy transition

Resource nationalism has ignited high-profile disputes in recent weeks, including First Quantum’s struggles in Panama and lithium miners' in Portugal.

MINING.COM Editor | November 10, 2023 | 3:48 am

Jiangxi Copper boosts stake in First Quantum

The Chinese miner grew its interest in First Quantum to 18.5% from 18.3%, after buying a total of 1.35 million shares this week.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 9, 2023 | 10:01 am

Li-Metal produces first batch of lithium metal ingots from scrap

Li-Metal’s reprocessing and casting technology reconfigures scrap lithium from sources such as lithium foil producers into ingots that may be used for anode production.

Staff Writer | November 9, 2023 | 5:00 am

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