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De Beers expands presence in Angola’s diamond sector

The world’s largest diamond miner by volume has inked agreements with Angola to boost diamond production and exploration.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2024 | 5:22 am

Piedmont Lithium cuts 27% of workforce as prices plunge

The miner, which has a joint venture operation in Canada…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2024 | 3:45 am

Avino Silver & Gold reports improved economics for oxide tailing project in Mexico

The life of the project has increased by two years,…

Staff Writer | February 5, 2024 | 9:06 am

NextSource to reach full production at Molo graphite mine by July

The Madagascar mine is expected to achieve nameplate capacity of…

Staff Writer | February 5, 2024 | 7:59 am

New process turns scrap aluminum into usable construction materials

Twisted aluminum mesh, banged-up bicycle frames and used car parts…

Staff Writer | February 5, 2024 | 6:06 am

Lithium Americas buys Arena Minerals in $227 million deal

Deal seeks to combine two neighbouring lithium projects operated by the companies in the Pastos Grandes basin in Argentina.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 20, 2022 | 6:18 am

New model allows for balancing rare plant protection, mine development

Researchers at Utah State University are mapping out strategies that allow balancing the emerging demand for mining and energy development projects on the Colorado Plateau.

Staff Writer | December 20, 2022 | 5:05 am

Teck sells closed Quintette coal mine for $120 million

The buyer, Conuma Resources, is a steelmaking coal producer based in northeast British Columbia, where the mine is located.

Staff Writer | December 20, 2022 | 3:48 am

Ivanhoe Mines hits back at Sentry, Globe and Mail reports on police search of Vancouver office

Police searched the miner's office in November 2021 seeking information on $2.7 million in bank transfers from Ivanhoe to a Swiss bank account in connection with contracts for its Congolese mining operations.

Staff Writer | December 19, 2022 | 12:16 pm

Gold may be the solution to foggy glasses

The soon-to-be patented coating has been created by researchers at ETH Zurich.

Staff Writer | December 19, 2022 | 6:06 am

Newcrest CEO leaves Australia’s top gold miner

Chief financial officer Sherry Duhe has become Newcrest’s interim chief executive while the company searches for a new leader.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 19, 2022 | 3:26 am

Autonomous mining vehicle developer gets $38m to fuel expansion plans

SafeAI is a company that retrofits construction and mining vehicles with aftermarket hardware and proprietary autonomy software.

Staff Writer | December 18, 2022 | 1:00 pm

Transparency International denounces lack of clarity in Cobre Panamá’s negotiations

“The case of Minera Panamá is a clear example of the lack of transparency displayed by several administrations, including the current one,” TI said in a media statement.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 18, 2022 | 11:50 am

Rio Tinto secures direct control of Oyu Tolgoi mine

Rio Tinto now has a 66% direct ownership over the world’s largest known copper and gold deposit, located in Mongolia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 16, 2022 | 7:09 am

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