New technocrat Mexican leader unlikely pro-mining even as she replaces ‘whim and bombast’Claudia Sheinbaum is expected to continue the anti-mining policies of outgoing President Andres Manuel López Obrador.Colin McClelland | June 3, 2024 | 7:49 am
Researchers push for using iron instead of cobalt, nickel in next-gen lithium-ion batteriesA team of scientists has transformed the reactivity of iron…Staff Writer | June 3, 2024 | 6:06 am
New project approval could allow Peru to produce four million tonnes of copper annually — ministerThe Minister of Energy and Mines, Rómulo Mucho, said Peru's…Staff Writer | June 2, 2024 | 11:39 am
Gem Diamonds finds yet another big stone in Lesotho The 118.74 carats diamond is the fifth greater than 100-carat precious stone recovered this year at Letšeng mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 30, 2024 | 3:33 am
AME applies to intervene in Gitxaala v British Columbia appeal on Mineral Tenure Act BC's interim measures place restrictions on mineral claim registrations and mining activities in Gitxaała Nation and Ehattesaht First Nation territories, while the province works to modernize the Act. Amanda Stutt | April 29, 2024 | 3:32 pm
Climate change to blame for acid rock drainage in certain parts of the world – study In areas like the Colorado mountains, climate change, not mining, is responsible for acid rock drainage. Staff Writer | April 29, 2024 | 6:48 am
Endeavour Mining pours first gold at Senegal mine expansion It has poured first gold from its Sabodala Massawa mine expansion two years after starting the $290 million project. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 29, 2024 | 3:46 am
Court decision to uphold mining ban in Colombian town impacts AngloGold project In 2017, a popular referendum in Ibagué resulted in a ban against developments such as AngloGold Ashanti’s La Colosa gold project. Staff Writer | April 28, 2024 | 8:46 am
Antofagasta fined for breaking water extraction rules in drought-ridden Chilean region Chile’s General Water Directorate fined Antofagasta Minerals’ Minera Los Pelambres for the unauthorized extraction of surface and groundwater. Staff Writer | April 27, 2024 | 5:51 pm
‘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 solid offer for Anglo American by May 22 or walk away. 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 ounces from last year, with a small initial contribution from Mara Rosa, in Brazil. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 24, 2024 | 3:22 am