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First Majestic starts selling bullion at Nevada mint facility

Inaugural production of bullion bars, branded “First Strike”, will be commemorated and sold as collectibles.

Staff Writer | March 27, 2024 | 5:11 am

Most rescue efforts suspended at Russian gold mine due to collapse risk

The Pioneer gold mine, one of Russia's largest, is in…

Reuters | March 27, 2024 | 1:55 am

Video: Eldorado Gold geared for growth as Skouries build progresses

Eldorado expects its production profile to swell about 45% over…

Northern Miner Staff | March 26, 2024 | 2:29 pm

Star Diamond acquires Rio Tinto’s 75% interest in the Fort à la Corne diamond project

Star Diamond now owns 100% of the project in central Saskatchewan.

Staff Writer | March 26, 2024 | 1:40 pm

EarthLabs expands with Frankfurt listing

EarthLabs owns CEO.CA, the largest social media platform for mining…

Staff Writer | March 26, 2024 | 10:45 am

Canada approves Marathon palladium mine environmental plan

Located 10 km from Marathon, Ontario, the mine is slated to produce 245,000 ounces of palladium annually over an estimated 13-year mine life.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 1, 2022 | 3:51 am

Fate of Barrick’s $7bn project in Pakistan to be decided next week

If Reko Diq copper-gold project gets the Supreme Court's blessing, Barrick could start operations in 2027-2028.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2022 | 6:57 am

Most Australian mine workers dissatisfied with their jobs – report

A recent report led by researchers at Curtin University found that Australian mining companies have a stronger focus on employees’ physical health and safety than on their mental health and well-being.

Staff Writer | November 30, 2022 | 5:05 am

Petra Diamonds to keep Williamson mine idled until mid-2023

The Tanzanian diamond mine has been shut since early November, following a breach in the wall of a tailings dam.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2022 | 4:03 am

FPX Nickel raises $9m for Baptiste awaruite project development in British Columbia

The company will use the proceeds of the offering primarily to complete a prefeasibility study.

Staff Writer | November 29, 2022 | 11:16 am

Gold coin rescues Roman emperor from obscurity

A handful of coins unearthed in Transylvania reveal a long-lost Roman emperor.

Staff Writer | November 28, 2022 | 6:06 am

BHP averts strike at world’s biggest copper mine

The union at Escondida copper mine in Chile said BHP’s latest offer contains concrete and verifiable measures to improve workers' conditions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2022 | 3:23 am

Anglo American uses technology developed by NASA at Quellaveco mine in Peru

According to the miner, Quellaveco is the first 100% digital mine in Peru and is among the first ones to implement digital twin technology to improve efficiency and safety.

Staff Writer | November 27, 2022 | 8:32 am

Electrokinetic mining allows for green, efficient recovery of REEs

Chinese researchers developed the electrokinetic mining technique for the green and efficient recovery of REEs from weathering crusts.

Staff Writer | November 27, 2022 | 6:30 am

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