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Santacruz Silver Mining reports fatality at Tres Amigos mine in Bolivia

Tres Amigos mine, a part of the Caballo Blanco Group of mines, has resumed operations after it was shut down following the incident.

Reuters | July 16, 2024 | 3:56 pm

Video: LSE-listed uranium junior Power Metals lands in North America

The company holds a portfolio including precious, base and strategic…

Northern Miner Staff | July 16, 2024 | 1:43 pm

Canada invests $142 million in critical minerals infrastructure in British Columbia

The funding targets key highways essential for supporting mining activities.

Staff Writer | July 16, 2024 | 9:09 am

AEMA, coalition launch legal challenge to BLM Conservation and Landscape Health Rule

The American Exploration & Mining Association was joined by a…

Staff Writer | July 15, 2024 | 4:19 pm

Ontario First Nation seeks mining claims ban, for now at least

There are some 10,000 mining claims in Grassy Narrows’s interim…

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | July 15, 2024 | 12:06 pm

US Gold granted key permit for CK gold project

The CK gold-copper-silver in southeast Wyoming is slated to produce 108,500 ounces of gold equivalent annually over a ten-year mine life.

Staff Writer | July 13, 2023 | 5:55 am

Fortescue Metals says founder’s split with wife won’t affect business

Fortescue Metals was forced to make a statement on Thursday regarding the future of the company on news of the split between Andrew and Nicola Forrest.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 13, 2023 | 3:56 am

Carbon credits and mining: Paving the way for net-zero goals and sustainable strategies

As miners grapple with how they’ll meet their future net-zero commitments, carbon credits are likely to be part of the answer.

Henry Lazenby | July 12, 2023 | 4:18 pm

Canadian government backs international moratorium on deep sea mining

Federal fisheries minister said the decision to back the moratorium was due to a lack of a strong regulatory regime and a poor understanding of the comprehensive impacts.

Stefan Labbé | July 12, 2023 | 1:16 pm

Sugar boosts capacity, longevity of next-gen flow battery

New research shows that a common food additive can boost the capacity and longevity of a next-generation flow battery design.

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

BHP and Vale square off in London court

Vale is challenging BHP’s claim that the two miners should split any fines over the deadly 2015 dam collapse in Brazil.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 12, 2023 | 5:51 am

Calibre on the front foot with third quarterly production record

In the June quarter, Calibre produced 68,776 oz. gold, representing a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2022.

Henry Lazenby | July 11, 2023 | 4:01 pm

Steppe Gold signs $150m term sheet to fund ATO mine expansion in Mongolia

The ATO expansion project has a post-tax net present value of $24 million.

Staff Writer | July 11, 2023 | 9:47 am

Deep-sea mining could hurt $5.5bn tuna industry, study claims

Scientists say climate change would likely change tuna's migration patterns, leading them to areas targeted by deep-sea miners.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 11, 2023 | 5:44 am

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