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British Columbia bans new jade mining in province’s northwest

Current tenure holders will be able to continue jade mining for five years with enhanced reclamation requirements.

Staff Writer | May 15, 2024 | 12:29 pm

Video: Fast-track mining permits to hit 2050 green targets, Quartermain urges

Urgent regulatory reforms are required to speed up mine permitting…

Northern Miner Staff | May 15, 2024 | 11:35 am

Brazil Potash starts construction of the Autazes project

Autazes is expected to be the largest fertilizer mine in…

Bruno Venditti | May 15, 2024 | 9:23 am

Red Pine plans new resource, downplays alleged assay fraud at Ontario gold project

Drill results appear to have been manipulated since Red Pine…

Colin McClelland | May 15, 2024 | 8:29 am

Lucapa to sell majority stake in Lesotho diamond mine

The diamond miner is also discussing options for the 30%…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2024 | 3:20 am

LG Energy doubles lithium purchase from SQM

Battery maker to buy over 100,000 tons of lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide from SQM.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 7, 2023 | 8:34 am

Freeport-McMoran faces potential halt of activities in Indonesia

Without the awaited export permit, Freeport will have to suspend operations, resulting in significant implications for overall operations and sales of mining products.

Staff Writer | July 6, 2023 | 6:08 am

Barrick Gold rolls out new 10-year plan at Kibali mine

The new business plan for the giant gold mine aims to secure its status as Tier One asset for the next decade.

Staff Writer | July 5, 2023 | 10:13 am

Victoria Gold’s H1 output increases by 47% over 2022

Victoria produced 45,568 oz. of gold during the second quarter.

Staff Writer | July 5, 2023 | 9:10 am

Altona to resume drilling at RREE project in Mozambique

Drilling will initially focus on target four, which is one of the two orebodies being included in the maiden JORC mineral resource estimate.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 5, 2023 | 6:15 am

Strike at Newmont’s Peñasquito hurting Mexico’s mining sector

The chamber of mines says the ongoing halt of Peñasquito will have a significant impact on Mexico's already-weak output.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 5, 2023 | 4:49 am

Artemis Gold receives Fisheries Act permit for BC mine

Once in production, Blackwater will be one of province’s biggest gold mines, churning out 321,000 ounces annually for the first five years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 5, 2023 | 3:49 am

Natural gas has greater impact on climate than previously thought

Researchers assessed whether gas or electricity is more climate-friendly for heating and cooking.

Staff Writer | July 4, 2023 | 5:45 am

Lucapa Diamond achieves debt-free status

The diamond producer is now interest-bearing debt free, having repaid about $20 million over an 18-month period.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 4, 2023 | 5:08 am

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