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Mine pit collapse in central Nigeria kills one, traps 30

The incident, at the underground gold mine, occurred on Monday after heavy rains softened the soil around the pit.

Reuters | June 4, 2024 | 9:13 am

Ramelius Resources secures permit for Cue gold project

The open pit gold mine is expected to begin production…

Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 | 6:53 am

Mine pollution has isolated British trout — study

Trout living in rivers polluted by metal from old mines…

Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 | 6:15 am

Gem Diamonds finds 172-carat stone at Letšeng

This is the seventh diamond greater than 100 carats the…

Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 | 3:51 am

New technocrat Mexican leader unlikely pro-mining even as she replaces ‘whim and bombast’

Claudia Sheinbaum is expected to continue the anti-mining policies of…

Colin McClelland | June 3, 2024 | 7:49 am

For the first time in 50 years, a woman will lead one of Codelco’s divisions

Claudia Cabrera Correa, an executive with 24 years of experience in the mining industry, becomes the first female general manager of the Gabriela Mistral division.

Staff Writer | April 30, 2023 | 6:52 am

Brazil’s path to potash production in the Amazon

The mine is one of several potential projects which the government hopes will end Brazil's almost complete reliance on imports of the material.

Amanda Stutt | April 28, 2023 | 10:57 am

Metal prices to fall in 2023 — World Bank

“In the longer term, the energy transition could significantly lift the demand for some metals, notably lithium, copper, and nickel,” the bank said.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 28, 2023 | 10:54 am

Chile’s lithium plans not really ‘nationalization’ say experts

State-led production of the battery metal is seen by some analysts as a positive change, but likely years away.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 28, 2023 | 9:36 am

Chile’s state miner seeks $1.5 billion from lithium partner

Enami has the rights to five lithium deposits in the Siete Salares area, with a collective net asset value estimated in $2.5 billion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 28, 2023 | 3:41 am

Glencore buys stakes in Norsk Hydro and Vale’s assets in Brazil

It's taking a 30% stake in alumina refinery Alunorte and a 5% interest in bauxite producer Mineracao Rio do Norte, both in Para, Brazil.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2023 | 4:55 am

Glencore says takeover bid for Teck stands after spinoff fails

Glencore reiterated its intention to buy Teck and even bid more, raising pressure on the Canadian miner to sit down at the negotiating table.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2023 | 3:29 am

Iron ore price mixed as steel group urges producers to cut output

The China Iron and Steel Association has urged producers to cut output to help ensure a stable cash flow.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 26, 2023 | 9:21 am

Teck takes restructuring plan off the table ahead of vote

Teck said it will pursue instead "a simpler and more direct separation" proposal to best unlock the full value for its shareholders.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2023 | 5:15 am

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