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Panama orders First Quantum’s copper mine closure

President Laurentino Cortizo said "the orderly and safe closure of the mine" would begin as soon as top court ruling became official.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2023 | 11:57 am

Sibanye-Stillwater cuts about 300 US platinum jobs to lower costs

The precious metals producer will have to let go about…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2023 | 6:22 am

Rio Tinto sells stake in Canadian diamond project, ups interest in copper

Rio Tinto sold its 75% interest in the Fort à…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2023 | 4:09 am

Panama’s top court rules First Quantum contract unconstitutional

First Quantum has already notified its intention of taking the Central…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2023 | 3:05 am

How do major copper producers in Arizona navigate water stewardship issues?

The Governor of Arizona last year announced a $1.2 billion,…

Terry Braun - SRK Consulting | November 27, 2023 | 4:45 pm

‘Right material’ to efficiently remove mercury from water shows promising results

Researchers at Drexel University have found the right material to efficiently catch mercury —even at low levels— and clean up contaminated bodies of water.

Staff Writer | August 17, 2022 | 5:03 am

Cost inflation hit miners’ Q2 results but might signal an attractive buyback chance, says BMO

Many miners have raised their unit cost guidance during their June-quarter financial reporting, signalling an intensification of a trend picked up on during the first quarter.

Henry Lazenby | August 16, 2022 | 1:34 pm

Pure Gold management faces the music following ‘torturous’ Q2 report

Pure Gold said output fell during the second quarter due in part to cash-preservation measures taken by the company while negotiating financing agreements.

Henry Lazenby | August 16, 2022 | 1:28 pm

Magna Mining acquires Crean Hill mine with Lonmin Canada takeover

The aggregate purchase price for the outstanding shares of Loncan will be equal to C$16 million.

Staff Writer | August 16, 2022 | 11:16 am

VIDEO: VMS deposits present exciting new zinc-copper-gold discovery opportunities in Mexico

Volcanogenic massive sulphide deposits have been a core source of copper, zinc and sometimes gold mineralization for over 150 years and remain the mainstay of some major mining camps worldwide.

Henry Lazenby | August 16, 2022 | 11:12 am

Pure Gold expects improvements in Q3; PFS on track for Q4

Gold production fell during the second quarter 2022 due in part to cash-preservation measures taken by the company.

Staff Writer | August 16, 2022 | 10:54 am

Zinc price hits two-month high as Nyrstar halts production

Budel smelter in the Netherlands will be put on care and maintenance from September 1 until further notice.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 16, 2022 | 8:28 am

World’s top jewellery maker Pandora ditches mined diamonds

The Pandora Brilliance collection, to be launched across US and Canada, is also the first crafted with 100% recycled silver and gold.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 16, 2022 | 3:49 am

Taseko granted draft permit for Florence copper project in Arizona

The US Environmental Protection Agency has issued a draft underground injection control licence for the project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 15, 2022 | 7:09 am

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