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Aya pours first silver at expanded Zgounder mine

Ore feed to the mill is expected this quarter, with commercial production to follow.

Staff Writer | July 9, 2024 | 1:07 pm

G Mining pours first gold at Tocantinzinho project in Brazil

G Mining anticipates commercial production to commence in the second…

Staff Writer | July 9, 2024 | 8:50 am

Indonesia mine landslide kills 10 and dozen still missing

The incident affected small-scale gold miners and it was triggered…

Staff Writer | July 8, 2024 | 10:03 am

Canada’s resources not enough to ride energy transition wave: Ian London

London argues that Canada urgently needs to establish commercialization hubs…

Staff Writer | July 8, 2024 | 9:00 am

Westgold’s buyout of Karora clears regulatory hurdles

Deal will make the combined group a mid-tier gold miner…

Staff Writer | July 8, 2024 | 7:52 am

New graphite-based material can be ‘everything all at once’

A new material can be tuned to exhibit three important properties never before seen in natural graphite.

Staff Writer | October 31, 2023 | 6:06 am

BHP to inject $4.9 billion into Jansen to double potash output

BHP is going ahead with Jansen stage two expansion, even before the first phase of the Canadian potash mine is in production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2023 | 3:36 am

Gem Diamonds finds 117-carat diamond at Letseng

The discovery of the white Type IIa rough diamond is a much-needed positive news for the miner, which reported last month a $1 million loss.

Staff Writer | October 30, 2023 | 9:12 am

Appian invests in US graphite-focused firm Urbix

Appian has also inked a deal with Urbix to develop a commercial-scale downstream graphite processing facility in the US.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2023 | 6:23 am

World’s largest gold bracteate may hold clues on Denmark’s autocratic clan leaders

Danish researchers are employing cutting-edge technology to digitally unfold the world's largest gold bracteate.

Staff Writer | October 30, 2023 | 6:06 am

Panama to hold referendum on First Quantum contract, halts new projects

President Laurentino Cortizo said locals will decide on Dec. 17 whether to revoke the controversial 20-year contract.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2023 | 3:45 am

Panamanian protesters break into international port used by First Quantum Minerals

As protests continue against First Quantum’s Cobre Panamá operation, the Canadian miner asks authorities to protect its workers and facilities.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 29, 2023 | 12:23 pm

Shenghe Resources throws Vital Metals a lifeline

The Chinese company is acquiring new shares North America's second rare earths producer for $3.8 million.

Staff Writer | October 27, 2023 | 5:44 am

Rinehart buys 18% stake in Azure Minerals to block SQM takeover

Hancock Prospecting's stake in Azure is just short of the 20% level that would require a mandatory buyout offer.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 27, 2023 | 3:47 am

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