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NexGen Energy inks first uranium sales agreements with major US utilities

The agreements outline the delivery of 1 million pounds of U3O8 annually between 2029 and 2033.

Staff Writer | December 4, 2024 | 7:36 am

Biden unveils $600 million in new financing for African railway

While in Lobito, Biden toured the port and met with…

Bloomberg News | December 4, 2024 | 7:16 am

Orano says Niger has taken control of uranium mine

Authorities in Niger have taken control of the Somair uranium…

Reuters | December 4, 2024 | 6:50 am

Sierra Metals’ Yauricocha mine in Peru reaches full production

The underground copper-gold-silver mine now processes 3,600 tonnes of ore…

Staff Writer | December 4, 2024 | 5:57 am

The fight over Ghana’s illegal gold rush exposes election risks

The environmental damage has triggered a wave of protest in…

Bloomberg News | December 3, 2024 | 5:16 pm

Hummingbird says Pasofino Gold sale in the works

Hummingbird 's 53%-owned subsidiary Pasofino Gold is now in talks with an unnamed interested party on a non-exclusive basis.

Staff Writer | November 14, 2024 | 6:47 am

Antofagasta unveils South America’s first hydrogen train

Antofagasta is deploying the hydrogen-powered locomotive as part of efforts to reduce fossil fuel reliance and greenhouse gas emissions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 14, 2024 | 4:11 am

Deep sea mining risks over $560 billion in countries’ annual export earnings — report

Even in optimal scenarios, the activity would generate only $6.25 million in tax revenue for countries involved, says Planet Tracker.

MINING.COM Editor | November 14, 2024 | 1:00 am

Abitibi Metals boosts resource by 62% at B26 polymetallic deposit in Quebec

Indicated resources increased to 11.3 million tonnes from 6.9 Mt.

Staff Writer | November 13, 2024 | 4:28 pm

South African labour union to strike at ArcelorMittal over job cuts

Africa's biggest steel producer was rocked by a two-week wage strike in May 2022.

Reuters | November 13, 2024 | 1:39 pm

Mali seeks $160 million from Resolute Mining after detaining its CEO

The nation’s junta has been pushing firms with operating gold projects to come to the negotiating table.

Bloomberg News | November 13, 2024 | 10:48 am

Ontario to invest another C$13m in 84 mineral exploration projects

Last year, more than C$950 million overall was invested into Ontario’s exploration projects.

Staff Writer | November 13, 2024 | 8:28 am

Troilus Gold signs LOI for $500m German loan for Quebec project

The loan is contingent upon Troilus signing an off-take agreement with Aurubis.

Staff Writer | November 13, 2024 | 7:51 am

IMF urged to cash in on gold price to help poor countries hit by climate change

Sale of 4% of reserves could generate $9.52 billion.

Reuters | November 13, 2024 | 7:13 am

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