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Peruvian Ministry of Mines presents new permitting mechanisms to mining companies’ reps

Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines presented new mechanisms aimed at reducing the time it takes to get permits and authorizations.

Staff Writer | August 13, 2023 | 6:29 am

New Gold resumes mining at New Afton as tailings deemed safe

Inspection certified that the New Afton gold-copper operation in B.C.…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 11, 2023 | 8:23 am

Chaarat Gold mulls sale of Kapan, its only operating mine

The announcement comes as the Armenian gold mine's production fell…

Staff Writer | August 11, 2023 | 5:23 am

Chile’s President blocks push for private lithium concessions

President Boric's strategy only grants lithium licences to public-private partnerships…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 11, 2023 | 3:54 am

New Gold halts New Afton mine on tailings safety woes

The company said “geotechnical variances” were noticed during a routine…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 10, 2023 | 7:23 am

Bolivian senator, Indigenous representatives attacked by illegal miners

The illegal miners are operating near the Madidi National Park.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 3, 2022 | 12:13 pm

How plants support remediation efforts in areas affected by the Fundão dam disaster

Brazilian researchers found that Southern cattail is effective in mitigating the environmental impact of iron ore tailings and trace elements such as nickel, chrome, copper and lead.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 3, 2022 | 7:44 am

Orla Mining declares commercial production at Camino Rojo

Orla has officially joined the list of precious metals producers in Mexico.

Staff Writer | April 1, 2022 | 9:06 am

Teck’s Quebrada Blanca mine in Chile faces environmental charges

Chile’s environmental regulator has filed eight charges claiming Teck failed to comply with vegetation and animals protection measures.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 1, 2022 | 7:07 am

Serbian elections could improve chances for Rio Tinto’s lithium project

Should the country’s pro-mining president be re-elected, Rio Tinto could have a chance to have the licence for its Jadar project reinstated.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 1, 2022 | 3:49 am

Taseko ups reserves, extends Gibraltar mine life another 23 years

In February, Taseko and Williams Lake First Nation renewed their participation and co-operation agreement for the Gibraltar mine in British Columbia.

Staff Writer | March 31, 2022 | 2:00 pm

Mining’s latest pivot means adjusting to a higher-cost world

At the mine site, the costs of key inputs have risen dramatically from their 2020 pandemic lows, when covid lockdowns caused a period of deflation.

Alisha Hiyate | March 31, 2022 | 10:49 am

Miners need to invest over $100 billion to meet copper demand

The global copper industry needs to build mines that close what could be an annual supply deficit of 4.7 million tonnes by 2030, says CRU.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2022 | 4:44 am

Sabina Gold completes $100 million bought deal

The bought deal is part of a comprehensive $520 million financing package for the Goose mine announced by the company in February.

Staff Writer | March 30, 2022 | 9:03 am

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