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

The environmental damage has triggered a wave of protest in the capital Accra demanding a ban on all small-scale mining operations in places like Tarkwa.

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

Rio Tinto holds tender with legacy inventory from Argyle and Diavik mines

Bids came in from 12 regions across Australia, Europe, Japan,…

Staff Writer | December 3, 2024 | 4:23 pm

Canada mining group uses China ban to push back on Trump tariffs

“Imposing tariffs on Canadian mineral and metal exports to the…

Bloomberg News | December 3, 2024 | 2:43 pm

Biden to announce millions in African Lobito corridor funding

Biden is expected to announce an additional $600 million in…

Reuters | December 3, 2024 | 1:25 pm

First Mining Gold’s Springpole project reaches regulatory milestone

Springpole represents one of Canada's largest undeveloped gold projects.

Staff Writer | December 3, 2024 | 12:38 pm

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

US government backs Aclara’s rare earth separation facility study

Partnership with the US Department of Commerce aims to find the best location for the plant.

Staff Writer | November 13, 2024 | 5:46 am

MinRes halts Bald Hill mine amid lithium price rout

Bald Hill mine closure will result in the loss of 300 jobs, with its final spodumene concentrate shipment to be completed in December.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 13, 2024 | 3:49 am

GoldQuest stock rises on favorable regulatory environment for Dominican mine project

The company is preparing to advance the Romero project towards the feasibility and environmental and social impact assessment stages.

Staff Writer | November 12, 2024 | 11:33 am

Friedland considers floating African iron ore company on ASX

The IPO, expected before June 2025, seeks to raise capital for acquiring "overlooked" critical minerals projects in Australia.

MINING.COM Editor | November 12, 2024 | 6:33 am

Ivanhoe’s Friedland says fears for China on US tariffs overblown

Trump has said he would impose duties of 60% on goods from China as part of his plan to build-up the manufacturing industry in the US.

Bloomberg News | November 12, 2024 | 5:29 am

Fresnillo-Peñoles silver deal hit by issues at Sabinas mine

Operational difficulties at the Sabinas mine, owned by Mexico's leading silver miner Industrias Peñoles, are impacting production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 12, 2024 | 3:43 am

Trump picks former congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the EPA

Zeldin’s portfolio is expected to include redrawing national monument boundaries to permit mining and development.

Bloomberg News | November 11, 2024 | 1:06 pm

Mubadala prepares for sale of Brazil’s Porto Sudeste, Mina Gerais iron ore mines

Formed in 2016, the project includes two mines and their processing units.

Reuters | November 11, 2024 | 10:22 am

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