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Electrodialysis technology to extract lithium from thermal sources gets award

Researchers at Alma Energy and the University of Texas El Paso are working on a solution to extract usable lithium and generate energy from hydrothermal waters.

Staff Writer | February 17, 2024 | 6:06 am

Peru approves $2 billion Antamina copper mine expansion

Long-awaited permit will extend the life of Peru's largest copper…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 16, 2024 | 5:28 am

First Quantum exercises option over two licences as it looks to expand in Zambia

The Canadian miner has not yet earned a stake in…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 16, 2024 | 3:24 am

Kinross Gold lifts Great Bear inferred resource by 45%

Great Bear now contains 3.3 million oz. gold in 22.7…

Henry Lazenby | February 15, 2024 | 1:09 pm

New release makes DigiGeoData the go-to mineral intelligence tool

DigiGeoData Inc., the developer of the online interactive Atlas mapping…

Staff Writer | February 15, 2024 | 10:40 am

Iron ore price rises while China warns against speculation

China's state planner issued its third warning this month against excessive speculation.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 18, 2023 | 8:42 am

Pan American Silver offers to acquire Yamana Gold shares for $1 billion

Yamana Gold shareholders will vote on the offer at a special meeting January 31.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | January 16, 2023 | 1:01 pm

Canada approves James Bay lithium project in Quebec

The spodumene operation is expected to produce an average of 5,480 tonnes of ore per day.

Bruno Venditti | January 16, 2023 | 9:05 am

President of Colombia vows to block mining projects that threaten water sources

The government indicated it would not allow AngloGold Ashanti’s copper-gold project to advance.

Bruno Venditti | January 16, 2023 | 8:17 am

Micro EV market expected to reach $180 billion within a decade — report

The market for electric two-, three-wheelers and microcars will reach around $180 billion by 2043, IDTechEx forecasts.

Staff Writer | January 15, 2023 | 8:23 am

Former gold mine to host largest underground caverns in history

The site, located under the Black Hills of South Dakota, will host the largest neutrino experiment in history.

Staff Writer | January 15, 2023 | 6:45 am

Glencore evacuates personnel after protesters vandalize Antapaccay mine camp

The campsite at Glencore’s Antapaccay copper mine in Peru was vandalized by a group of people protesting against the country’s new president.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | January 14, 2023 | 12:54 pm

World to face potash price crunch as Brazil Potash propels Autazes project toward production

High potash prices will likely persist as the world scrambles to bring more production online amidst concerns over food security, CEO says.

Henry Lazenby | January 13, 2023 | 3:09 pm

Toughest material on earth now a reality

Scientists measured the highest toughness ever recorded of any material, in a chromium, cobalt, and nickel alloy.

Staff Writer | January 13, 2023 | 6:06 am

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