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Chiefs of Ontario ask provincial government for year-long moratorium on mine claims staking

The move follows and exponential rise in the number of mining claims being staked over the past year on First Nations territories.

Amanda Stutt | January 26, 2024 | 1:58 pm

Alphamin’s tin output rises again in 2023, new mine to begin production April

Alphamin said it expects contained tin production of between 17,000…

Staff Writer | January 26, 2024 | 9:17 am

Codelco names mining veteran Braim Chiple as CCO

Chiple, who has worked at BHP and Anglo American, is…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 26, 2024 | 5:23 am

Hummingbird ready to restart Kouroussa gold mine in Guinea

Kouroussa gold mine is expected to reach full production before…

Staff Writer | January 25, 2024 | 7:59 am

When air filters pollute the air, silver and copper sprays can help

Silver and copper-based sprays have proven to eliminate the growth…

Staff Writer | January 25, 2024 | 6:06 am

IAMGOLD reports employee fatality in Burkina Faso

The accident occurred when team members were assisting with the hoisting of mobile equipment off-site from Essakane.

Staff Writer | November 25, 2022 | 9:46 am

Rio Tinto-Turquoise Hill takeover vote set for December 9

Turquoise Hill's shareholders vote has been repeatedly delayed because of the opposition of key minority investors and regulators' scrutiny.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 25, 2022 | 3:51 am

World’s biggest copper mine moves closer to strike

More than 2,000 workers at Escondida mine in Chile ready to walk off the job on Nov. 28 and 30 if BHP does not meet their demands.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2022 | 10:15 am

Codelco sees copper deficit at 8 million tonnes by 2032

While a surplus is expected in the short term due to new projects coming online, medium to long-term demand will offset supply further.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2022 | 6:59 am

How molybdenum is helping reveal secrets of the deep earth

Molybdenum isotopes are helping researchers determine the composition of magmatic rocks, therefore revealing the structure of the subduction zone.

Staff Writer | November 24, 2022 | 5:24 am

Zanaga Iron Ore shares soar after buying Glencore project in Congo

Deal gives the miner a 100% interest in the Zanaga iron project in the Republic of Congo.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2022 | 3:44 am

Anglo American to meet almost half Los Bronces water needs from desalination plant

Anglo American will use 500 litres per second of desalinated water to cover 45% of Los Bronces needs in a first phase.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 23, 2022 | 9:00 am

Mountain Province finds new kimberlite around Gahcho Kue mine

The new KE kimberlite is a distinct occurrence that is located on the claims and leases surrounding the Gahcho Kué diamond mine in Canada.

Staff Writer | November 23, 2022 | 6:03 am

Glencore, Metals Acquisition amend CSA copper mine sale deal

Glencore will still receive $1.1bn for the copper mine in Australia, but the companies have changed payment terms.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 23, 2022 | 3:44 am

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