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BHP to inject $4.9 billion into Jansen to double potash output

BHP is going ahead with Jansen stage two expansion, even before the first phase of the Canadian potash mine is in production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2023 | 3:36 am

Gem Diamonds finds 117-carat diamond at Letseng

The discovery of the white Type IIa rough diamond is…

Staff Writer | October 30, 2023 | 9:12 am

Appian invests in US graphite-focused firm Urbix

Appian has also inked a deal with Urbix to develop…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2023 | 6:23 am

World’s largest gold bracteate may hold clues on Denmark’s autocratic clan leaders

Danish researchers are employing cutting-edge technology to digitally unfold the…

Staff Writer | October 30, 2023 | 6:06 am

Panama to hold referendum on First Quantum contract, halts new projects

President Laurentino Cortizo said locals will decide on Dec. 17…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2023 | 3:45 am

Guinea halts Simandou iron ore project again

Mines minister said Rio Tinto's subsidiary Simfer and China-backed consortium WCS have shown a "lack of willingness" to work on a partnership.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 4, 2022 | 3:58 am

Barrick Gold’s Loulo-Gounkoto complex on track to meet production guidance

Loulo-Gounkoto’s 2022 production guidance has been set at 510,000 - 560,000 ounces of gold.

Staff Writer | July 3, 2022 | 1:12 pm

Aluminum ‘on steroids’ may be copper’s next competitor

PNNL researchers are working to increase the conductivity of aluminum, making it economically competitive with copper.

Staff Writer | July 3, 2022 | 6:39 am

Osisko Development’s San Antonio gold project in Mexico hosts million-ounce resource

The San Antonio project is a past-producing oxide copper mine that went into receivership.

Staff Writer | June 30, 2022 | 11:19 am

Copper price heads for biggest quarterly plunge since 2011

"We still see metals falling as a recession in the US is fully priced in," said Commerzbank analyst.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 30, 2022 | 8:08 am

Petra Diamonds’ latest sale crowns “strong” year

The miner saw prices for its rough diamonds climb 7.7% from the previous sale of fiscal year 2022.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 30, 2022 | 5:51 am

Post Noront takeover, Wyloo gets to work on Ring of Fire assets

After emerging victorious from the “fierce battle” with BHP and closing the acquisition of Noront in April, Wyloo is wasting no time.

Alisha Hiyate | June 29, 2022 | 11:28 am

Iron ore price down despite China’s move to ease covid curbs

"Market participants want to see actual demand rising, rather than officials talking about it."

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 29, 2022 | 9:33 am

Kinross Gold to publish Great Bear resource estimate with 2022 results

Kinross is targeting construction by 2027 and first production by 2029, but doesn’t rule out a “schedule compression.”

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 29, 2022 | 6:23 am

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