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‘Aussie kryptonite’ helps identify mineral deposits

Plumbian orthoclase is useful as an indicator mineral, which helps geologists locate and assess the presence of certain ore deposits.

Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 6:45 am

Anglo American rejects “opportunistic” $39bn takeover bid from BHP

Under takeover rules, BHP is required to either make a…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2024 | 3:24 am

Hochschild keeps production targets, dividend resumption uncertain

Gold output hit 45,937 ounces in Q1, up from 39,730…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 24, 2024 | 3:22 am

Flooding in Russia raises concerns of radioactive contamination in Tobol River

Rosatom has previously claimed that uranium deposits are fully isolated…

Staff Writer | April 23, 2024 | 10:30 am

Anglo American bullish on copper outlook, cuts diamond targets

It produced 11% more copper in the first quarter, but…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 23, 2024 | 5:35 am

World’s first marketplace for authenticated recycled metals has launched

Orbex partnered with the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards, a global independent non-profit standards body and developer of the original XML code.

Amanda Stutt | June 2, 2023 | 12:39 pm

Copper price rises as China’s factory activity accelerates

The Chinese manufacturing activity unexpectedly swung to growth in May.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 2, 2023 | 9:43 am

Gemfields hits three records in latest emerald auction

The coloured gems miner as achieved record revenue of $43.7 million in its latest emerald auction, held in the second half of May.

Staff Writer | June 2, 2023 | 5:49 am

Teck’s attempt to gain CIC support for coal split hits wall — report

The miner is reportedly finding it difficult to secure the support of top shareholder China Investment Corporation for a plan to exit coal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2023 | 3:41 am

Argonaut ramping up Magino mill for first gold pour by mid-June

The initial 48-hour run of the mill was completed this week, and milling is scheduled to resume on June 4.

Staff Writer | June 1, 2023 | 8:52 am

Site visit: Kodiak Copper drilling to expand mineral footprint at MPD project in British Columbia

Kodiak’s most advanced asset is MPD – a multi-centered porphyry system that is slowly giving up its secrets.

Henry Lazenby | May 31, 2023 | 10:37 am

Centerra to resume full operations at Öksüt after EIA approval

In March 2022, Centerra temporarily suspended gold doré bar production at Öksüt after mercury was detected.

Staff Writer | May 31, 2023 | 9:33 am

Petra Diamonds sells half its stake in Williamson mine

Buyer is Tanzania-based technical services contractor Taifa Mining, which will pay $15 million to become Williamson's co-owner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 31, 2023 | 3:39 am

Hochschild CEO to leave after 13 years with miner

Bustamante, at the helm of Hochschild since 2010, will oversee Appian Capital's operations and growth strategy across all base metals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 30, 2023 | 6:33 am

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