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Video: Volcanic Gold CEO on the discovery trail in Guatemala

What the market interpreted to be an exploration miss at the Mila discovery on the Motagua Norte project turned out to help zero in on the actual gold source.

Northern Miner Staff | March 27, 2024 | 1:12 pm

Scientists get better understanding of how rare earth metal in lightbulbs forms

Cerium is a rare earth metal that is used in…

Staff Writer | March 27, 2024 | 6:48 am

First Majestic starts selling bullion at Nevada mint facility

Inaugural production of bullion bars, branded “First Strike”, will be…

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

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

First graphite facility opens in Western Australia

International Graphite’s Collie operation is part of push for new production facilities to meet escalating demand for raw materials to support decarbonisation of transport and energy storage.

Staff Writer | November 25, 2022 | 11:41 am

IAMGOLD reports employee fatality in Burkina Faso

The accident occurred when team members were assisting with the hoisting of mobile equipment off-site from Essakane.

Staff Writer | November 25, 2022 | 9:46 am

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