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Controversial Japanese gold mine designated as UN heritage site

The Sado mine operated for nearly 400 years and was once the world’s largest gold producer before closing in 1989.

Staff Writer | July 29, 2024 | 1:48 pm

Lucapa recovers 176-carat diamond at Lulo mine in Angola

The diamond is the 45th +100 carat stone to be…

Staff Writer | July 29, 2024 | 10:59 am

Nova Scotia stands firm on Touquoy mine cleanup

Currently, St Barbara is required to post a C$79.9 million…

Staff Writer | July 29, 2024 | 10:42 am

Yukon hires contractors to aid Eagle cleanup

The government has hired contractors to build a protective berm…

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | July 26, 2024 | 2:57 pm

Video: Abra Silver focuses on Jack find in Argentina

Abra is drilling to expand its Diablillos project with a…

Northern Miner Staff | July 26, 2024 | 12:19 pm

Fortescue CFO leaves three days after CEO’s departure

Christine Morris was appointed CFO of Fortescue's metals division in June and assumed the role in early July.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2023 | 3:52 am

Taseko’s Florence copper project inks preservation deal with US EPA

The agreement is now in effect and stipulates requirements for the treatment, handling and protection of cultural resources on the Florence project site.

Staff Writer | August 30, 2023 | 10:24 am

Codelco woes mount with potential rating cut by Moody’s

Moody’s Investors Service potential downgrade adds to Codelco's worries, including rising debt, declining ore grades and inflation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2023 | 6:15 am

BHP mulls taking Escondida underground

BHP is studying ways to offset an expected drop in copper grades in Chile, including a new concentrator and taking Escondida underground.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2023 | 3:55 am

E3 Lithium opens Alberta’s first DLE pilot plant

Demonstrating DLE at pilot scale will enable E3 to move forward towards commercializing the extraction process at its Alberta plant.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 29, 2023 | 6:43 am

Rio Tinto-First Quantum JV to develop massive copper project in Peru

La Granja is described by the new partners as one of the world’s largest undeveloped deposits of the coveted metal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 29, 2023 | 3:50 am

Zijin mulling multi-billion dollar expansion of Serbian copper mine

Cukaru Peki is expected to position Serbia as Europe’s second-largest copper producing country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 28, 2023 | 6:59 am

Fortescue CEO Fiona Hick’s sudden departure raises eyebrows

The exit of Fiona Hick, who held the post for less than six months, has been both "friendly and mutual", according to FMG.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 28, 2023 | 4:01 am

Mining boom across the tropics degrading river systems

Gold and mineral mining in and near rivers across the tropics is degrading waterways in 49 countries.

Staff Writer | August 27, 2023 | 10:23 am

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