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Chile to launch public consultation on tailings regulation

Chile will launch a public consultation to modify Supreme Decree No. 248, which regulates tailings deposit design, construction, operation and closure.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 26, 2024 | 11:55 am

More than 670 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide, UN agency says

The landslide hit a section of highway near the Porgera…

Reuters | May 26, 2024 | 10:53 am

Electric mining vehicle industry’s value to reach $23 billion by 2044 – report

A new IDTechEx report notes that large EV batteries and…

Staff Writer | May 26, 2024 | 7:31 am

Hidden gold earring reveals forgotten episode of Carthage-Rome war

The gold earring was found inside a building destroyed during…

Staff Writer | May 26, 2024 | 7:12 am

Five killed after informal gold mine collapses in northern Kenya

The bodies of five miners have been recovered from the…

Reuters | May 25, 2024 | 12:13 pm

Teck’s top shareholder backs Glencore takeover

CIC, which holds slightly over 10% of Teck’s Class B shares, says Glencore's bid would allow for a cleaner exit for investors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 14, 2023 | 6:56 am

Four killed in accident at Sibanye-Stillwater gold project in South Africa

Incident took place on Thursday when five contractors were installing a head pulley of the conveyor infrastructure.

Staff Writer | April 14, 2023 | 3:46 am

Iron ore price lowest in 3 months on China’s rumored plan to cap steel output

China to release plan to cap steel output at 2022 level.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 13, 2023 | 9:15 am

Asteroid mining startup AstroForge readies first mission

The California-based company will test its technique for refining platinum from a sample of asteroid-like material, while in orbit.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 13, 2023 | 5:49 am

Rare zircon samples give new clues on earth’s ancient dwellers

Old and rare examples of zircon with graphite inclusions tell the story of ancient life on earth.

Staff Writer | April 13, 2023 | 5:11 am

Sabina shareholders back takeover by B2Gold

It allows B2Gold to tap into the Back River Gold District, which contains some of the world’s highest-grade undeveloped gold projects.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 13, 2023 | 3:46 am

Water-based batteries store more energy than previously thought

US-based researchers are getting closer to developing metal-free batteries.

Staff Writer | April 12, 2023 | 6:06 am

First Mining finds growth potential at Springpole gold project

The Springpole gold project in Ontario is one of Canada’s largest open-pit deposits, set to produce more than 300,000 ounces a year.

Staff Writer | April 12, 2023 | 5:53 am

Botswana threatens break-up with De Beers in push for better diamond deal

The nation is seeking a larger share of rough diamonds and revenues from its long-standing partner De Beers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 12, 2023 | 3:49 am

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