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Video: McEwen aims to build copper industry’s ‘jewel’ at Los Azules in Argentina

Mining entrepreneur envisions the project with advanced mining facilities, a hotel and visitor’s centre blending into the landscape.

Northern Miner Staff | May 28, 2024 | 10:33 am

Lucapa recovers 195-carat diamond from Lulo mine

The diamond is the sixth largest and the 44th +100…

Staff Writer | May 28, 2024 | 10:10 am

Berkeley seeks $1bn in damages from Spain over uranium mine dispute

The Retortillo project received preliminary approval in 2013, but Spain's…

Reuters | May 28, 2024 | 5:52 am

Vulcan rejects Mexico’s ‘illegal expropriation’ of its investments

The company has been engaged in a years-long conflict with…

Reuters | May 27, 2024 | 12:00 pm

Adriatic Metals seeks $50m after first concentrate sale

Equity raising aims to optimize Adriatic's balance sheet during ramp-up…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2024 | 3:53 am

B2Gold begins phased closure of Namibia mine

It will gradually reduce Otjikoto's open pit production until 2031, when it will cease operations completely.

MINING.COM Editor | April 18, 2023 | 5:06 am

Billionaire Robert Friedland comes out in defence of Teck

He warned Canada should not take lightly Glencore's attempted takeover of Teck, which has a track record of supporting local juniors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 18, 2023 | 3:45 am

Is the US hostage to China for the critical materials needed for EVs?

At this time, yes.

Jack Lifton - Executive Chairman of the Critical Minerals Institute | April 17, 2023 | 5:02 pm

The UK identifies key critical minerals areas

The national-scale assessment is one of the first steps in the UK Government’s critical minerals strategy.

Staff Writer | April 17, 2023 | 9:52 am

Australian court okays BHP takeover of OZ Minerals

Decision was the final hurdle for BHP to acquire OZ Minerals and follows a positive vote from the target company's shareholders.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2023 | 9:32 am

Teck attracts interest from Vale, Anglo American and Freeport

The three global miners are among at least six companies that have reportedly approached Teck on transactions post-split.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2023 | 4:49 am

Discussions on Mexico’s mining law overhaul to begin on Monday

The Environment and Natural Resources Commission is expected to submit the draft opinion of the reform for discussion on Monday.

Staff Writer | April 16, 2023 | 7:20 am

Venezuelan military destroys illegal mining operation in the Amazon

The Venezuelan military destroyed what they call a “logistic system” of illegal mining in the Yapacana national park.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 16, 2023 | 6:44 am

How humanity’s conquest of space will depend on mining lunar water

The clock is ticking to find suitable mining methods applicable to the moon.

Henry Lazenby | April 14, 2023 | 3:36 pm

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