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Coeur Mining shares rise on strong operating metrics at Rochester

BMO expects the Rochester expansion to drive Coeur toward positive free cash flow in H2.

Staff Writer | September 12, 2024 | 9:25 am

B2Gold, Mali agree on deal for Fekola mine, including expedited permits for expansion

Mali's ruling junta had previously announced it would delay the…

Staff Writer | September 12, 2024 | 9:10 am

Russia’s Uranium One to build Bolivia’s first DLE plant

The $976 million direct lithium extraction plant will kick off…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 12, 2024 | 7:53 am

Barrick says feasibility for Lumwana copper mine expansion expected year-end

The expansion would result in a life-of-mine average annual production…

Staff Writer | September 12, 2024 | 5:26 am

South Africa’s platinum output back to pre-covid levels on job cuts

The World Platinum Investment Council says more than 10,000 jobs…

Staff Writer | September 12, 2024 | 4:45 am

Canada Rare Earth sets up supply operations in the DRC

The initial startup supply will be sourced from local artisanal mining cooperatives, promoting responsible sourcing, the company said.

Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 2:26 pm

BatMan project uses lasers to optimize EV batteries

A new laser patterning process to alter the microstructure of battery electrode materials has the potential to unlock significant improvements to electrified transportation.

Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 6:06 am

Scientists develop non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-metal batteries

Using computational science, researchers have developed a fluorine-substituted high-voltage stable chloride-based solid-state electrolyte.

Staff Writer | February 26, 2024 | 6:06 am

Mexico nationalizes salt producer ESSA, buys Mitsubishi’s stake

ESSA owns the world’s largest salt mine and is one of the biggest producers of salt in Latin America.

Bloomberg News | February 24, 2024 | 5:54 pm

Consultation starts in Guatemala over future of Pan American Silver’s Escobal mine

Operations were halted in 2017 when a claim brought by a human rights group alleged local Indigenous people’s right of consultation were violated in advance of granting the mining license.

Staff Writer | February 23, 2024 | 4:01 pm

AI to help determine best carbon capture material

US researchers using generative artificial intelligence to dream up previously unknown building block candidates.

Staff Writer | February 23, 2024 | 6:06 am

Sibanye-Stillwater to cut 2,600 jobs in South Africa

The miner kicked off in October a restructuring process at its four loss-making mines that was expected to result in the loss of 4,095 jobs.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 23, 2024 | 5:26 am

Zijin to expand Tibet copper mine expected to be world’s largest

Approved project will increase Julong mine's capacity to 350,000 tonnes per day by 2025, making it China's largest single copper mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 23, 2024 | 3:32 am

Artemis says expanded Blackwater gold mine would generate $370m annual cash flow

Development of the first phase is nearing completion, with the project expected to pour its first gold bar in the second half of 2024.

Staff Writer | February 22, 2024 | 10:41 am

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