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Deep-sea miner TMC plans to be ready to apply for licence

The Metals Company said current draft rules provide them with legal cover to submit an application at any time.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 24, 2024 | 5:43 am

Hearing date set for October in Rio Tinto class action lawsuit over Bougainville mine

Over 4,500 claimants are now seeking compensation over what they…

Staff Writer | July 23, 2024 | 4:31 pm

Video: West Red Lake Gold works to restart Madsen mine

The company is optimistic about the potential of its Red…

Northern Miner Staff | July 23, 2024 | 2:26 pm

Critical Metals ups stake in world’s largest rare earths project to 42%

The Tanbreez project in Greenland has been ranked the largest rare…

Staff Writer | July 23, 2024 | 2:11 pm

Chile’s mining ministry accepts Cochilco head’s resignation

Joaquin Morales will be replaced on an interim basis by…

Reuters | July 23, 2024 | 10:20 am

Mussel-inspired technology efficiently recovers neodymium from wastewater

Researchers at Penn State University developed a new mussel-inspired nanocellulose coating that has demonstrated "remarkable, even surprising" ability to recover rare earth elements.

Staff Writer | August 13, 2023 | 7:48 am

Peruvian Ministry of Mines presents new permitting mechanisms to mining companies’ reps

Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines presented new mechanisms aimed at reducing the time it takes to get permits and authorizations.

Staff Writer | August 13, 2023 | 6:29 am

New Gold resumes mining at New Afton as tailings deemed safe

Inspection certified that the New Afton gold-copper operation in B.C. inspection certifying the structural integrity of its tailings.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 11, 2023 | 8:23 am

Chaarat Gold mulls sale of Kapan, its only operating mine

The announcement comes as the Armenian gold mine's production fell 11.7% in the first six months of the year.

Staff Writer | August 11, 2023 | 5:23 am

Chile’s President blocks push for private lithium concessions

President Boric's strategy only grants lithium licences to public-private partnerships under government control.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 11, 2023 | 3:54 am

New Gold halts New Afton mine on tailings safety woes

The company said “geotechnical variances” were noticed during a routine inspection, which require further review by an engineer.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 10, 2023 | 7:23 am

Antofagasta profit jumps despite lower copper prices, boosts dividend

Antofagasta increased its interim dividend to 11.7 cents per share from 9.2 cents last year, after posting a 7.5% rise in half-year profit .

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 10, 2023 | 3:48 am

Gerdau reveals details of its $653 million investment plan in Brazil

SRK has certified the presence of 476 million metric tons of proven and probable iron ore reserves in the Miguel Burnier mine.

Staff Writer | August 9, 2023 | 9:44 am

Perpetua reaches final settlement to resolve Clean Water Act lawsuit

The agreement provides for total payments of $5 million by Perpetua over a four-year period.

Staff Writer | August 9, 2023 | 8:22 am

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