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Anglo American’s falling shares fuel takeover rumours

Analysts say Anglo's current low valuation and diversified portfolio makes it an attractive target for potential buyers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2023 | 4:03 am

Silicide spherules from space fetch astronomical prices at auction

Ever since the Zagami meteorite sold in 1996 at Phillips…

Staff Writer | December 11, 2023 | 12:34 pm

Video: Braskem’s mine rupture in Brazil causing fear of collapse

A breach at a rock salt mine in Alagoas state,…

Staff Writer | December 11, 2023 | 9:05 am

MetalsGrove shares jump on Zimbabwe lithium assets acquisition

The claims, which MetalsGrove will acquire for $60,000, are close…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 11, 2023 | 6:13 am

Barrick gets go ahead for Goldrush mine ramp-up

The gold mine is expected to start ramping up production…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 11, 2023 | 3:53 am

Copper price rises as looming strike in Chile adds to supply worries

Workers at Chile’s state-owned Codelco will start a nationwide strike on Wednesday to protest the government’s and the company’s decision to close a troubled smelter.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 21, 2022 | 9:09 am

Martian moon could be crucial for asteroid mining

Researchers at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics have shown that mining the Main Belt of asteroids that orbit between Mars and Jupiter could be done profitably.

Staff Writer | June 21, 2022 | 5:10 am

Fission Uranium signs agreement with Indigenous communities for PLS project in Saskatchewan

According to Fission, this agreement reflects its commitment to building strong relationships with rights holders.

Staff Writer | June 20, 2022 | 11:01 am

Alamos Gold kicks off production at new Mexican mine

La Yaqui Grande will extend gold production from the Mulatos mine by five years to 2027 and is expected to churn out 123,000 ounces per year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 20, 2022 | 8:04 am

Iron ore price sinks amid growing pessimism over demand outlook in China

A raft of supportive policy measures from Beijing over the last couple of months have failed to result in persistent price gains.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 20, 2022 | 7:43 am

How platinum can help clean up wastewater, make it potable

Platinum is a key ingredient to help clean even the most stubborn toxins from wastewater.

Staff Writer | June 20, 2022 | 6:06 am

Vedanta selling halted copper smelter, four years later

The southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu closed it in 2018 after 13 people died when police opened fire on protesters.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 20, 2022 | 4:01 am

Peruvian government to extend tax refund benefit to mining, oil exploration

The decision is based on the government’s desire to guarantee the growth of the mining sector, which is responsible for 63% of the country's exports.

Staff Writer | June 19, 2022 | 12:40 pm

New mapping method may lead to discovery of new geothermal energy, green metal resources

Researchers at the University of Twente developed a new method to analyze the earth's continental crust.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 19, 2022 | 6:10 am

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