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Video: Volt Lithium barrels towards 2025 commercial production

The ability to produce lithium directly from oil field brines, especially in regions like Alberta, where lithium is pervasive in major formations, could help meet the growing demand for lithium.

Northern Miner Staff | March 29, 2024 | 8:04 am

Russia confirms deal to buy part of Alrosa’s output

Due to sanctions, the ministry has decided not to disclose…

Reuters | March 28, 2024 | 10:10 am

Endeavour’s probe into former CEO finds $15m in “disguised” payments

Internal investigation found two “deliberately disguised” payments to an unnamed…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 28, 2024 | 5:18 am

Hummingbird forced to delay commercial production at Guinea gold mine

The company's main contractor, Corica Mining Services, halted work at…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 28, 2024 | 3:37 am

Video: Volcanic Gold CEO on the discovery trail in Guatemala

What the market interpreted to be an exploration miss at…

Northern Miner Staff | March 27, 2024 | 1:12 pm

Sabina shareholders back takeover by B2Gold

It allows B2Gold to tap into the Back River Gold District, which contains some of the world’s highest-grade undeveloped gold projects.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 13, 2023 | 3:46 am

Water-based batteries store more energy than previously thought

US-based researchers are getting closer to developing metal-free batteries.

Staff Writer | April 12, 2023 | 6:06 am

First Mining finds growth potential at Springpole gold project

The Springpole gold project in Ontario is one of Canada’s largest open-pit deposits, set to produce more than 300,000 ounces a year.

Staff Writer | April 12, 2023 | 5:53 am

Botswana threatens break-up with De Beers in push for better diamond deal

The nation is seeking a larger share of rough diamonds and revenues from its long-standing partner De Beers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 12, 2023 | 3:49 am

The deep sea mining debate is “gone” — it’s happening, says The Metals Company CEO

Automakers and steelmaking companies have shown interest in the technology, according to Gerard Barron.

Bruno Venditti | April 11, 2023 | 10:21 pm

Iron ore price up as Western Australia braces for tropical cyclone

Australia’s Port Hedland iron ore hub to be cleared ahead of cyclone.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 11, 2023 | 10:06 am

Glencore sweetens offer for Teck with $8.2bn cash incentive

Revised bid gives Teck’s shareholders the option to receive cash plus 24% of the metals unit, instead of exposure to coal and oil.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 11, 2023 | 5:53 am

Copper-based solution captures CO2, stores it in the ocean

An engineering researcher at Lehigh University has developed a novel way to capture carbon dioxide from the air.

Staff Writer | April 11, 2023 | 5:05 am

One of Teck Resources’ top investors backs separation plan

Egerton Capital UK said it will support proposal to separate Teck's base metals and a coal businesses in upcoming shareholders vote.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 11, 2023 | 3:26 am

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