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Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals says Zambia copper find largest in a century

It estimates the Mingomba project, in the northern Copperbelt province, will become one of the world’s highest-grade copper mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2024 | 4:03 am

Argentinian, German officials meet to discuss critical minerals

An Argentinian delegation travelled to Germany to promote the country’s…

Staff Writer | February 4, 2024 | 7:06 am

Peruvian government unveils platform to expedite exploration permits

Officials from the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines met…

Staff Writer | February 4, 2024 | 5:45 am

British Columbia coalfields could become critical minerals source – report

Coal deposits are known to be a potential source of…

Staff Writer | February 2, 2024 | 3:26 pm

VIDEO: Ross Beaty on what’s next for junior miners as investors shun the space

Mining veteran Ross Beaty says he’s never seen a market…

Northern Miner Staff | February 2, 2024 | 9:03 am

Panama to shut down First Quantum’s giant copper mine

Moves comes after the Canadian miner missed a deadline to finalize a deal that would have increased payments to the government from the mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 16, 2022 | 3:41 am

Police searched Ivanhoe Mines’ Vancouver office as part of Swiss bank transfer investigation

Police searched Ivanhoe's Vancouver office seeking information on $2.7 million in bank transfers related to its copper operations in the DRC.

Staff Writer | December 15, 2022 | 12:45 pm

Barrick Gold to go ahead with $7bn Reko Diq project in Pakistan

Top court has cleared the path for Barrick Gold to build the massive Reko Diq copper-gold mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 15, 2022 | 9:58 am

Iron ore price hits six-month high as China plans more stimulus

Chinese policymakers are aiming to boost the scale of consumption and investment, the official Xinhua news agency said.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 15, 2022 | 8:47 am

Eldorado Gold board okays Skouries gold-copper project restart

Eldorado’s focus now shifts to project execution, with first production at the mine expected in the second half of 2025.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 15, 2022 | 6:47 am

5E Advanced Materials, Estes Energetics to produce boron-based materials for rockets

5E Advanced Materials and Estes Energetics want to develop solid rocket motor ignitors for the US space and military industries.

Staff Writer | December 15, 2022 | 5:05 am

Fortescue ups stake in Candente Copper with $2.9m investment

The Australian iron ore producer will now have 25.4% stake in the Canadian junior, which is advancing the Cañariaco copper project in Peru.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 15, 2022 | 3:50 am

Trafigura to pilot sustainable supply chain finance program for Mexican miners

The company is piloting a sustainable supply chain finance program with eFactor Network for mining companies in Mexico.

Staff Writer | December 14, 2022 | 8:47 am

Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals to build copper-cobalt mine in Zambia

The Mingomba deposit hosts average copper grades about six times higher than those found in Chile, the world’s top producer.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 14, 2022 | 6:16 am

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