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Copper Mountain reopens mine after ransomware attack

The shutdown was a preventative measure as Copper Mountain assessed the extent of the attack on its systems.

Staff Writer | January 6, 2023 | 7:19 am

Jaguar Mining denies talks to buy AngloGold’s Brazil gold mine

The South African miner is considering strategic alternatives for the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 6, 2023 | 3:28 am

Fortuna Silver stock tanks as Mexico challenges environmental approvals for San Jose mine

The company's stock fell as much as 11% after a…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 5, 2023 | 9:00 am

Copper price bounces on news about fresh investment in China

China's southern manufacturing hub of Guangzhou plans 1,722 projects in 2023 worth…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 5, 2023 | 8:20 am

AngloGold Ashanti puts Brazil gold mine up for sale

Canadian gold junior Jaguar Mining would be the most likely…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 4, 2023 | 9:03 am

Bear Creek acquires Mercedes mine from Equinox

The company says the Mercedes acquisition will provide a source of funding for future construction of its Corani silver mine.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 17, 2021 | 8:56 am

Lucapa’s Merlin could be next top diamond mine in Australia

Preliminary scoping study shows the asset has the potential to yield 2.1 million carats over its 14-year mine life.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 17, 2021 | 6:44 am

Norra Kärr deposit could help make the EU self-sufficient in rare earth metals – study

A researcher at the University of Gothenburg proposes studying untapped REE deposits outside China so they are developed in an efficient manner.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 17, 2021 | 6:06 am

Interventions against illegal mining in Peru narrowly effective

Illegal gold miners moved from the Madre De Dios biodiversity hotspot to nearby areas.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 16, 2021 | 5:06 am

Cobalt prices expected to stabilize in 2022 – report

Cobalt prices rose by 10% in November, breaking through $30 per pound for the first time since the end of 2018.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 15, 2021 | 9:04 am

Petra Diamonds to sell half its stake in Williamson mine

Tanzania's Caspian is paying $15 million for a 31.5% stake in Williamson Diamonds, which operates the namesake mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 15, 2021 | 6:24 am

Ford Foundation commits $3m to back ESG initiatives linked to West Africa’s resource sector

The Extractive Industry and Climate Change Governance Fund comes from the Ford Foundation’s $1 billion social bond, launched in 2020.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 15, 2021 | 5:05 am

Myanmar rubies tied to rights abuses likely to be sold at Christmas

Report shows the red gems continue to fuel human rights abuses in the country and are likely to be sold by some of the best-known luxury brands.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 15, 2021 | 1:00 am

Orla pours first gold at Camino Rojo in Mexico

Three bars were poured with a total weight of 1,278 oz containing approximately 770 oz of gold and 510 oz of silver.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 14, 2021 | 10:17 am

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