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US Steel assets face chopping block without Japan deal

United States Steel Corp. faces the prospect of being broken apart and sold in parts if Nippon Steel Corp.’s $14.1 billion takeover fails.

Bloomberg News | September 6, 2024 | 10:00 am

First Quantum to invest $3.5 billion in Taca Taca copper project in Argentina — report

According to Rumbo Minero International, representatives of the Canadian mining…

Staff Writer | September 6, 2024 | 9:46 am

African Rainbow Minerals pivots to chrome and copper after platinum price slump

The basket price of PGMs fell about 40% last year…

Reuters | September 6, 2024 | 6:49 am

Perseus Mining ups stake in Guinea-focused miner

Perseus Mining's interest in Predictive Discovery, which is advancing the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 6, 2024 | 5:48 am

Nexa Resources sells Peru copper asset for up to $29 million

Nexa said the buyer, Canada’s Olympic Precious Metals, will initially…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 6, 2024 | 3:43 am

British Columbia Land Act amendments could grant Indigenous control over mining leases

The amendment is in accordance with 2019 Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

Amanda Stutt | January 30, 2024 | 11:48 am

Canadian Copper signs offtake, credit facility for Murray Brook

The purpose of the credit facility is to satisfy the final Murray Brook acquisition condition and replace an existing C$2 million environmental bond with the New Brunswick government.

Staff Writer | January 30, 2024 | 10:43 am

Lumina Gold kicks off feasibility study for Ecuador project

Feasibility study for the Cangrejos gold-copper project, in southwest Ecuador, is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025.

Staff Writer | January 30, 2024 | 10:35 am

Artemis says Blackwater build on time; early expansion considered

At the end of last year, overall construction was 59% complete.

Staff Writer | January 30, 2024 | 10:32 am

Hecla Mining looks to expand into Latin America

The largest silver producer in the US is eyeing Mexico, Peru and two other countries in Latin America to speed up growth.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 30, 2024 | 3:49 am

Metallurgical coke used in next-gen cement, concrete

Graphene derived from coke could serve as a reinforcing additive in cement and a replacement for sand in concrete.

Staff Writer | January 29, 2024 | 6:06 am

Nunavut grants White Cliff exploration permit for copper project

The regulatory approval marks a major step in the permitting process, allowing the firm to appoint contractors for this year’s activities.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2024 | 3:45 am

High-voltage tower serving Poderosa gold mine in Peru destroyed by illegal miners

This is the 11th time in a year that illegal miners have attacked La Poderosa's energy infrastructure.

Staff Writer | January 28, 2024 | 12:09 pm

Small electric aircraft have lower environmental impact than equivalent fossil-fuelled aircraft

Battery-powered electric aircraft have the potential to significantly reduce the environmental impacts of aviation, according to new research.

Staff Writer | January 28, 2024 | 7:28 am

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