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Centerra Gold searches for new CEO

Company named director Paul Wright as interim president and chief executive to replace Scott Perry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 6, 2022 | 8:05 am

McEwen, Rio Tinto to jointly develop copper project in Nevada

The Canadian gold and silver producer is offering Rio's subsidiary,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 6, 2022 | 5:22 am

Rio Tinto and Turquoise Hill ink binding takeover deal

Rio will not increase its C$43 per share cash offer…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 6, 2022 | 3:23 am

Williamson Pink Star unveiled at Dubai Diamond Exchange

Expected to fetch over $21 million, the diamond has the…

Staff Writer | September 5, 2022 | 11:24 am

Copper Innovation Hub launched in Colombia

The Hub’s goals are to conduct research on all things…

Staff Writer | September 4, 2022 | 11:30 am

Western Australia’s Aboriginal groups slam cultural heritage bill

National Native Title Council says it has not been properly consulted over the bill's latest revisions, which risk further damage to cultural heritage.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2021 | 7:03 am

Canada, Australia may have to help America achieve the electrification dream

Adamas Intelligence suggests the top destinations where US president Joe Biden would look for battery metals for his recently announced EV plan.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 17, 2021 | 6:11 am

BHP to pick port ahead of Jansen potash mine decision

Before choosing whether to spend a further $5.7bn to bring Jansen into production, BHP is looking into what port it would use to ship the fertilizer ingredient.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2021 | 3:43 am

Chilean senators pause to ponder tax impacts

The senate’s mining and energy committee will hold weekly hearings on the proposed royalty through mid July.

Bloomberg News | June 16, 2021 | 1:53 pm

Fire at Kinross Gold’s Tasiast mine suspends milling operations

No injuries in but the cause of the Tasiast mill fire under investigation.

Henry Lazenby | June 16, 2021 | 11:36 am

One of only four 1,000 carat-plus diamonds ever found dug up in Botswana

DeBeers-Botswana joint venture has recovered a 1,098 carat diamond from Jwaneng mine, the world’s richest diamond mine by value.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 16, 2021 | 8:50 am

Iron ore prices fall on increasing supply from miners

Iron ore shipments from Australia and Brazil stood at 26.14 million tonnes last week, up by 1.1 million tonnes from the week earlier, data from Mysteel consultancy showed.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 16, 2021 | 8:48 am