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Taseko’s Gibraltar copper mine halted as workers strike

More than 500 workers walked off the job over the weekend at the Gibraltar copper mine in central B.C., Canada.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2024 | 3:53 am

New project approval could allow Peru to produce four million tonnes of copper annually — minister

The Minister of Energy and Mines, Rómulo Mucho, said Peru's…

Staff Writer | June 2, 2024 | 11:39 am

Gold, zinc help manipulate water to create clean fuels with no dirty byproducts

Researchers have figured out how to create a clean energy…

Staff Writer | June 2, 2024 | 6:48 am

MacDonald Mines pulls assays linked to former CEO Yarie, echoing Red Pine

MacDonald Mines said this week its drill results on the…

Colin McClelland | May 31, 2024 | 8:41 am

Codelco and SQM agree on final lithium deal

Their partnership is expected to start in 2025 and run…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 31, 2024 | 6:07 am

Momentum builds for Piedmont Lithium’s ambitious production plans as portfolio expands in Africa

The Australian company aims to become one of the world’s lowest cost producers of lithium hydroxide, and says it is the most strategically located to serve the North American EV supply chain.

Amanda Stutt | August 18, 2023 | 11:23 am

Dynasty Gold denies allegations of using forced labour in China

The company says that the mineral exploration program at the heart of CORE's allegations was conducted by a joint venture, in which the company was a funding partner.

Staff Writer | August 17, 2023 | 4:31 pm

Imperial Metals raises $12.5 million to fund Red Chris development

The private placement represents the latest round of funding secured by Imperial for its BC mine projects.

Staff Writer | August 16, 2023 | 9:23 am

Chaarat Gold sells Kapan mine in Armenia for $54.5 million

Chaarat will focus now on developing its two Kyrgyz assets, particularly the Tulkubash open pit gold project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 16, 2023 | 3:49 am

Lithium Royalty wins court case against Orion; stock rises

The court found that its January 2021 agreement to buy 85% of Orion's royalty on Thacker Pass was binding and enforceable.

Staff Writer | August 15, 2023 | 3:05 pm

Lawyer alleges Gina Rinehart committed ‘egregious fraud’ over transferred mining licences

Mining licenses were 'unlawfully transferred to her company', a lawyer for her two eldest children claimed in court.

Staff Writer | August 15, 2023 | 12:20 pm

A united front: Addressing ESG issues to ensure the America’s copper mining industry thrives

Both brownfield and greenfield mines in the region face issues of water stress.

Hubert Fleming, Alexander Fortin and Julian Sparks | August 15, 2023 | 11:14 am

Erdene to pour first gold at Mongolia mine in 2025

The Bayan Khundii open-pit gold mine is expected to produce 74,200 ounces of gold annually over its 6.5-year mine life.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 15, 2023 | 7:03 am

Researcher to study ’green’ steelmaking process at the atomic level

A researcher at Binghamton University received almost half a million dollars to investigate how hydrogen-based direct reduction works at the atomic level.

Staff Writer | August 15, 2023 | 6:06 am

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