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Your phone vibrates thanks to a platinum-based material

A platinum-based actuator material converts energy into movement.

Staff Writer | November 24, 2023 | 6:01 am

Vale expands production capacity at Salobo copper mine

The $1.1 billion expansion plan is set to increase the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 23, 2023 | 8:53 am

Deep-sea mining could severely affect jellyfish populations

Plumes from deep-sea mining could severely affect midwater marine animals.

Staff Writer | November 23, 2023 | 6:06 am

Silvercorp Metals sweetens offer for OreCorp

The improved bid values OreCorp at $170m and follows rumors…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 23, 2023 | 4:08 am

Baffinland ups Mary River iron ore output to 6 million tonnes per year

This positive decision comes only months after the federal government…

Staff Writer | November 22, 2023 | 10:35 am

Bolivian authorities investigate tailings pond collapse near Potosí

Authorities are concerned with the possibility of the mix of mud and mine residue reaching the international Pilcomayo River.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 31, 2022 | 5:30 am

Denison and Uranium Energy fight over explorer UEX in Athabasca boxing ring

Athabasca Basin M&A heats up as market signals utilities are shifting their preference to North American assets.

Henry Lazenby | July 29, 2022 | 11:16 am

Copper price expected to rebound further, poll shows

News of more infrastructure projects and support for China's property market boosted copper prices this week.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 29, 2022 | 9:35 am

Eldorado Gold operating costs up more than 20% in Q2

The Canadian gold miner saw cash operating costs for the second quarter jump by 22%, while costs per ounce sold increased by 9%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 29, 2022 | 3:18 am

Canada races ahead of US on current lithium project pipeline

Technology seen as key to unlocking economic new supplies across hard rock, brine and clay sources

Henry Lazenby | July 28, 2022 | 2:24 pm

Potash prices to normalize by 2023, says Brazil Potash president

Prices of the fertilizer ingredient have soared this year on fears of a shortage caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Bruno Venditti | July 28, 2022 | 11:07 am

Iron ore price hits 4-week high boosted by rebounding steel margins in China

Twelve blast furnaces in China have resumed operations as margins improved, Chinese metals information provider SMM reported.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 28, 2022 | 8:48 am

Equinox Gold’s Greenstone project on schedule for first pour in H1 2024

Once complete, Greenstone will be one of the largest gold mines in Canada, producing more than 400,000 ounces of gold annually for the first five years.

Staff Writer | July 28, 2022 | 8:13 am

ArcelorMittal to buy Brazil steelmaker CSP for $2.2 billion

With the deal, the world's second-largest steelmaker is adding an installed capacity of 3 million tonnes a year of steel slabs.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 28, 2022 | 7:16 am

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