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Canada’s Yukon aims to reopen mine seized from Victoria Gold

The Canadian company suspended operations at Eagle Mine in June following a failure at its heap leach facility.

Bloomberg News | August 16, 2024 | 1:12 pm

Whitehaven Coal to cut 192 jobs at mines purchased from BHP

Whitehaven had announced plans in October to buy out BHP's…

Reuters | August 16, 2024 | 11:13 am

Alberta backs E3 Lithium with $3.6m for expanded demo plant

The project aims to help E3 Lithium achieve its goal…

Northern Miner Staff | August 16, 2024 | 10:45 am

Westgold gets reserve boost from South Junction mine

The mine serves as the primary ore source for the…

Staff Writer | August 16, 2024 | 9:36 am

Chinalco said to eye stake in biggest Philippine copper mine

Aluminum Corp. of China is considering investing in what is…

Bloomberg News | August 16, 2024 | 7:18 am

Scientists propose plan to improve confidence in hydrogen-fueled vehicles

A predictive model is being proposed to let station operators know in advance when a problem might occur and minimize any disruptions.

Staff Writer | November 8, 2023 | 5:15 am

Lucapa finds Angola mine’s second-largest diamond

The find of the 235-carat type IIa diamond at Lulo comes barely a week after Lucapa dug up a 208-carat rock at the same mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2023 | 3:40 am

Embattled Scotgold Resources ready to go into administration

The owner of Cononish, Scotland's only operating gold and silver mine, has failed to secured investors to continue in business.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2023 | 3:41 am

Taseko raises additional $100 million for Florence copper project

Tarus Mining Royalty Fund will contribute $50 million toward a royalty and Société Générale will provide a $50 million secured debt facility.

Staff Writer | November 6, 2023 | 10:51 am

Barrick Gold boosts stake in Hercules amid takeovers craze

Barrick's $17 million investment in Hercules Silver grows its stake in the junior to about 12% from 2.7%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 6, 2023 | 7:03 am

Peru ramps up efforts to attract mining foreign investments

Peru officials are presenting the country as a place of macroeconomic solidity and favourable regulatory frameworks.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 5, 2023 | 11:41 am

Bolivia wins against Orlandini Mining at Permanent Court of Arbitration

Bolivia’s Attorney General announced that the Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled in favour of the country by denying any compensation to the Orlandini Mining Company for the reversal of its concessions.

Staff Writer | November 4, 2023 | 4:59 pm

CMS: Streaming could jump-start critical mineral finance, Smallwood says

The metals streaming finance model pioneered by Wheaton Precious Metals could be ideal for early-stage critical mineral developers to shore up their treasuries in difficult markets, CEO says.

Henry Lazenby | November 3, 2023 | 12:19 pm

First Quantum shares up as Panama Congress leaves contract intact

Cobre Panama has not stopped producing copper despite recent protests and blockades, though it has faced disruptions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 3, 2023 | 9:20 am

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