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Zambia copper mines hit by state utility’s warning of power cuts

The southern African nation, which relies on hydropower for 85% of its electricity generation, is experiencing rolling blackouts amid an ongoing drought.

Bloomberg News | April 17, 2024 | 5:29 am

Rio Tinto to favour development over acquisition of copper mines — exec

Copper boss Bold Baatar says Rio's goal of producing 1…

MINING.COM Editor | April 17, 2024 | 3:49 am

Teck Coal, First Nation sign stewardship agreement for Elk Valley

A relationship charter establishes a path forward to collaboratively advance…

Staff Writer | April 16, 2024 | 3:04 pm

Nouveau Monde Graphite breaks ground at Bécancour battery material plant in Quebec

Another step forward in what is shaping up to be…

Amanda Stutt | April 16, 2024 | 12:27 pm

Cornish Metals on track to deliver South Crofty PEA this quarter

According to company estimates, South Crofty has the fourth-highest-grade tin…

Staff Writer | April 16, 2024 | 7:03 am

Pan American Silver offers to acquire Yamana Gold shares for $1 billion

Yamana Gold shareholders will vote on the offer at a special meeting January 31.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | January 16, 2023 | 1:01 pm

Canada approves James Bay lithium project in Quebec

The spodumene operation is expected to produce an average of 5,480 tonnes of ore per day.

Bruno Venditti | January 16, 2023 | 9:05 am

President of Colombia vows to block mining projects that threaten water sources

The government indicated it would not allow AngloGold Ashanti’s copper-gold project to advance.

Bruno Venditti | January 16, 2023 | 8:17 am

Micro EV market expected to reach $180 billion within a decade — report

The market for electric two-, three-wheelers and microcars will reach around $180 billion by 2043, IDTechEx forecasts.

Staff Writer | January 15, 2023 | 8:23 am

Former gold mine to host largest underground caverns in history

The site, located under the Black Hills of South Dakota, will host the largest neutrino experiment in history.

Staff Writer | January 15, 2023 | 6:45 am

Glencore evacuates personnel after protesters vandalize Antapaccay mine camp

The campsite at Glencore’s Antapaccay copper mine in Peru was vandalized by a group of people protesting against the country’s new president.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | January 14, 2023 | 12:54 pm

World to face potash price crunch as Brazil Potash propels Autazes project toward production

High potash prices will likely persist as the world scrambles to bring more production online amidst concerns over food security, CEO says.

Henry Lazenby | January 13, 2023 | 3:09 pm

Toughest material on earth now a reality

Scientists measured the highest toughness ever recorded of any material, in a chromium, cobalt, and nickel alloy.

Staff Writer | January 13, 2023 | 6:06 am

The Metals Company calls video of mining waste dumped into the sea misinformation as stock sinks

The Vancouver-based company is looking to be the first one in the world to commercially mine the deep sea.

Bruno Venditti | January 12, 2023 | 12:15 pm

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