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First Quantum to halt Ravensthorpe nickel mine

The miner will sell nickel from the stockpiles for the next 18 months to two years, but would have to cut 30% of the workforce.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2024 | 3:56 am

International organizations pen letter, report supporting Salvadoran anti-mining activists

Five men arrested last year played a central role in…

Staff Writer | January 14, 2024 | 1:43 pm

China coal mine accident kills at least 10, prompts safety checks

At least 10 people have died and six are missing…

Reuters | January 13, 2024 | 11:43 am

China coal mine accident kills at least 8, rescue ops underway

Preliminary investigation showed the accident occurred due to a coal…

Reuters | January 12, 2024 | 10:15 am

Platinum-palladium catalyst helps produce environmentally friendlier chemical feedstock

A new platinum-palladium-based catalyst allows for the manufacturing of propylene…

Staff Writer | January 12, 2024 | 6:06 am

World’s top jewellery maker Pandora ditches mined diamonds

The Pandora Brilliance collection, to be launched across US and Canada, is also the first crafted with 100% recycled silver and gold.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 16, 2022 | 3:49 am

Taseko granted draft permit for Florence copper project in Arizona

The US Environmental Protection Agency has issued a draft underground injection control licence for the project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 15, 2022 | 7:09 am

Giga Metals, Mitsubishi to jointly develop Turnagain nickel deposit in Canada

The partners have created a new company, Hard Creek Nickel Corp, to develop the nickel-cobalt deposit in northern British Columbia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 15, 2022 | 6:12 am

Turquoise Hill rejects Rio Tinto’s $2.7 billion takeover offer

Decision blocks Rio Tinto’s efforts to gain greater control of the giant Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in Mongolia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 15, 2022 | 3:40 am

Mexican government issues temporary suspension to 10 mining concessions

Mexico’s General Directorate of Mines issued a temporary suspension to 10 mining concessions that need to prove compliance with safety standards.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 14, 2022 | 12:22 pm

Risk-on rally pushes copper price towards a 3% weekly gain

Data showed that euro zone industrial production grew three times more than expected in June.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 12, 2022 | 8:59 am

Scientists figure out how to produce extraterrestrial cement

Researchers at the University of Delaware are exploring ways to use materials from the moon or Mars as the basis for extraterrestrial cement, which would be used for buildings, housing, or rocket landing pads.

Staff Writer | August 12, 2022 | 6:05 am

Glencore cuts off Chinese trader caught up in missing copper scandal

Huludao Ruisheng's storage site in Qinhuangdao is reportedly holding about one-third of the 300,000 tonnes of copper concentrate it should have.

MINING.COM Editor | August 12, 2022 | 6:05 am

Stanmore Coal pays Mitsui $380m for full control of Queensland coal mines

Stanmore is buying the remaining 20% stake in the metallurgical coal venture BHP Mitsui Coal in Australia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 12, 2022 | 3:49 am

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