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Colombia halts coal exports to Israel over Gaza war

Colombia is reported to be Israel's biggest supplier of coal.

Reuters | June 8, 2024 | 7:27 pm

Brazil adds Vale to so-called “dirty list” after contractor subjected workers to slave-like labour

Vale said that its inclusion in the list is incorrect…

Staff Writer | June 7, 2024 | 11:20 am

Society Artisanal, Minespider partner to export conflict-free artisanal gold

Society Artisanal has engaged Minespider to track gold from the…

Staff Writer | June 7, 2024 | 6:06 am

Maritime’s Hammerdown gold mine set for restart decision

The underground mine produced 133,000 oz. from 2000 to 2004.

Staff Writer | June 6, 2024 | 11:12 am

Most energy and mining projects 20% over budget — study

About $1.5bn invested in energy transition-related projects are at risk…

Staff Writer | June 6, 2024 | 2:00 am

Montage Gold receives environmental OK for Koné project, mine permit expected in H2

Koné is regarded as one of the highest quality gold projects in Africa.

Staff Writer | May 9, 2024 | 7:49 am

South Africa wins battle for $43 million in sunken silver bars

British exploration firm Argentum cannot claim compensation for recovering the silver found amid the wreckage of the SS Tilawa ship.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 9, 2024 | 3:46 am

Aluminium — the copper grid alternative

From your humble drink can to the airframe of an F-16 fighter jet, aluminium’s role in the global economy is diverse and critical.

James Cooper | May 8, 2024 | 4:21 pm

B2Gold’s Goose project in Nunavut delayed to mid-2025

B2Gold now expects to pour first gold at the Nunavut mine in the second quarter of 2025, ramping up to full production by year-end.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2024 | 3:44 am

Brazil demands immediate $15.7 billion payment from Vale, BHP for Mariana disaster

The government stated that if this amount is not paid within 15 days, it will petition to block the assets of Vale, BHP, and Samarco.

Bruno Venditti | May 7, 2024 | 9:31 am

Northvolt faces bomb scare at Quebec battery plant site

Police removed several Molotov cocktail-style devices on Monday morning and started an investigation.

Colin McClelland | May 7, 2024 | 7:53 am

Panthera Resources overhauls project ownership in Mali and Nigeria

Panthera is increasing interest in the Kalaka gold project in southern Mali from 40% to 80%, while divesting its Nigerian assets.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2024 | 3:37 am

New method efficiently recovers phosphorus from sewage sludge

Volatilization seems to be a promising approach for recovering phosphorus from sewage sludge.

Staff Writer | May 6, 2024 | 5:13 am

Colombia’s largest drug cartel extracting gold from protected area – governor

The governor of Colombia’s Santander department denounced the presence of members of the Gulf Clan in the Santurbán moor.

Staff Writer | May 5, 2024 | 11:58 am

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