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Porphyries: Deposits holding the winning trifecta with copper, gold, silver

Porphyries are deposits perfectly positioned for a commodity supercycle.

James Cooper | April 19, 2024 | 4:14 pm

Saudi Arabia nears $1bn deal for stake in Barrick’s Reko Diq

Through its investment fund Manara Minerals, Saudi Arabia is seeking…

MINING.COM Editor | April 18, 2024 | 6:27 am

Solaris Resources inks fresh deal with Ecuador communities

The improved agreement, inked by the Warints and Yawi people,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 18, 2024 | 3:15 am

Biden – and steelmakers – promise US Steel will stay American

US Steel Corp has agreed to be bought by Japan's…

Reuters | April 17, 2024 | 12:06 pm

Arrests made, charges laid in largest gold heist in Canadian history

Police investigated the heist last April at the country’s busiest…

Staff Writer | April 17, 2024 | 11:07 am

How wildcat mining is behind the Yanomami crisis in Brazil

The Brazilian government has declared a public health emergency for the Yanomami people.

Bruno Venditti | January 26, 2023 | 11:55 am

Flexible copper sensor can detect heavy metals in sweat

Heavy metals are present in batteries, cosmetics, food and other things that are part of everyday life.

Staff Writer | January 24, 2023 | 6:30 am

Violent demonstrations roil Peru’s southern copper and tourism heartland

The nation’s transport regulator reported dozens of highway blockades as of Monday morning, many of them near the southern border with Bolivia.

Bloomberg News | January 23, 2023 | 12:36 pm

The risks of plundering the periodic table

Humans have been squeezing the periodic table for over a century. Scientists warn about the risks of doing so.

Staff Writer | January 22, 2023 | 5:55 am

Glencore halts operations in Peru due to violent protests

Following an attack on Friday, Glencore announced that it has halted operations at its Antapaccay copper mine in southern Peru.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | January 21, 2023 | 2:03 pm

B2Gold meets production guidance for seventh year running

B2Gold produced 1.03 million oz. gold last year, with 367,870 oz. coming from the fourth quarter.

Staff Writer | January 20, 2023 | 10:08 am

Ero Copper reports record copper and gold production

Last year, Caraiba churned out 46,371 tonnes of copper concentrate, exceeding Ero Copper’s guidance of 43,000 to 46,000 tonnes.

Staff Writer | January 18, 2023 | 4:40 pm

GoviEx sells Falea uranium project in Mali

GoviEx will receive C$2 million worth of African Energy Metals and a 3% net smelter return royalty.

Staff Writer | January 18, 2023 | 10:03 am

Iron ore price rises while China warns against speculation

China's state planner issued its third warning this month against excessive speculation.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 18, 2023 | 8:42 am

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