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Zijin to expand Tibet copper mine expected to be world’s largest

Approved project will increase Julong mine's capacity to 350,000 tonnes per day by 2025, making it China's largest single copper mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 23, 2024 | 3:32 am

Artemis says expanded Blackwater gold mine would generate $370m annual cash flow

Development of the first phase is nearing completion, with the…

Staff Writer | February 22, 2024 | 10:41 am

Surge Battery declares highest-grade lithium clay resource in US

The inferred resource totals 4.7 million tonnes of lithium carbonate…

Staff Writer | February 22, 2024 | 9:14 am

Gold gives scientists clues to develop more resilient materials

Researchers with the US SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory explore the…

Staff Writer | February 22, 2024 | 6:05 am

Teck hits record copper production on Quebrada Blanca ramp-up

Production of the metal surged 58% to 103,000 tonnes in…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2024 | 5:51 am

Taseko confirms talks to up stake in Gibraltar copper mine

Confidential discussions with Japan's Sojitz have focused on the potential acquisition of the Japanese's 12.5% stake in the copper mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2023 | 3:58 am

Copper price rebounds as Fed messaging weakens the dollar

Demand shows little sign of improving, however, with Chinese import premiums falling.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 2, 2023 | 11:00 am

Iron ore price at 2-week low as traders reassess demand prospects in China

Iron ore and steel prices in China hit multi-month highs in January as markets rallied from early November.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 2, 2023 | 8:44 am

LBMA implements optical AI technology to trace gold bars’ provenance

The LBMA has engaged America’s Alitheon to generate a digital fingerprint for gold bars, which allows for irrefutable identification, authentication, and traceability.

Staff Writer | February 2, 2023 | 6:06 am

VRIC 2023: Canada’s resource economy at a critical crossroads, former premiers say

Concern is growing over the federal government’s seeming inability to leverage Canada’s vast natural resource endowment as it navigates the uncertain global geopolitical and economic landscape.

Henry Lazenby | February 1, 2023 | 7:22 am

New tech may help lithium-ion batteries last for nine years

Sound waves and a 2D material may be the key to longer-lasting batteries.

Staff Writer | February 1, 2023 | 6:06 am

Search team finds Rio Tinto’s radioactive capsule lost in Australia

The capsule was recovered after a nearly week-long search involving around 100 people along a 1,400 kilometres (870 miles) stretch of highway.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2023 | 4:45 am

Tombador Iron halts Brazil mine due to unrest

Protests have erupted in Brazil as supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro try prompting a military coup to overthrow Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2023 | 3:49 am

Yamana Gold, Pan American shareholders approve Agnico Eagle deal

Toronto-based Yamana inked a deal with the two miners after South Africa’s Gold Fields waived its right to match the rival bid.

Staff Writer | January 31, 2023 | 2:30 pm

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