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Industry groups aim to deliver unified global standard for responsible mining

The ICMM is working with The Copper Mark, Mining Association of Canada and the World Gold Council towards consolidating their individual voluntary responsible mining standards.

Staff Writer | November 29, 2023 | 3:09 pm

Panama orders First Quantum’s copper mine closure

President Laurentino Cortizo said "the orderly and safe closure of…

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

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Chilean authorities suspend Alcaparrosa’s operations due to giant sinkhole

Sernageomin said the decision to temporarily suspend Alcaparrosa’s operations was made in response to the safety concerns of the nearby Tierra Amarilla community.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 7, 2022 | 11:34 am

BeMetals receives $5 million loan from B2Gold

BeMetals made its name in the gold sector by acquiring a portfolio of exploration projects in Japan.

Staff Writer | August 5, 2022 | 9:06 am

Turquoise Hill flags $200 million cost increase at Oyu Tolgoi

The miner, which had $500 million in cash at the end of June, said the impact of additional delays will be known before the end of September.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 5, 2022 | 7:03 am

Anglo American to appeal El Soldado project rejection

Despite having the backing of the country’s top environmental evaluation authority, the permit for El Soldado Phase V project was declined.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 5, 2022 | 3:58 am

Canadian gold miners report a mixed bag of Q2 results

Gold miners have a hard time as inflation and operating challenges endure.

Henry Lazenby | August 4, 2022 | 1:57 pm

Mexican president promises non-stop effort to save 10 trapped miners

They became trapped on Wednesday after three wells at the coal mine overflowed, causing an inner wall to collapse.

Reuters | August 4, 2022 | 10:00 am

Zinc price highest since March as energy crunch threatens smelters

Glencore warned that Europe’s energy crisis poses a substantial threat to supply.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 4, 2022 | 8:54 am

Condor Gold shares jump on La India test results

Final tests results indicate a metallurgical recovery of 91% over the life of the open pit gold mine in Nicaragua.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 4, 2022 | 6:54 am

New ways to deal with arsenic in Chile’s copper mines

Chile is encountering a growing number of sulfur-based ore layers containing toxic arsenic in its copper mines.

Staff Writer | August 4, 2022 | 5:05 am

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