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Trump reiterates opposition to Nippon Steel’s takeover of US Steel

Nippon Steel hopes to close the deal before Trump retakes the White House on January 20.

Reuters | December 3, 2024 | 6:51 am

The role of minerals in Trump’s energy strategy dominance agenda

Achieving energy dominance will necessitate substantial quantities of minerals, ranging…

Gregory Wischer and Shubham Dwivedi | December 3, 2024 | 6:00 am

Gem Diamonds unveils cost-savings plan for Lesotho mine

Revised life-of-mine plan will reduce total waste stripping by 65.8…

Staff Writer | December 3, 2024 | 5:49 am

Northern Star seals global gold major status with Hemi buy

Northern Star portfolio will benefit from adding Hemi, one of…

Kristie Batten | December 3, 2024 | 4:05 am

Zijin takes control of Pan American’s gold mine in Peru

Pan American no longer owns the mine but retains the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 3, 2024 | 3:51 am

China opens up copper blending business to private firms

China has allowed more private firms to blend more polluting complex copper concentrates domestically.

Reuters | November 8, 2024 | 7:32 am

Global Lithium raises alarm over potential foreign takeover

The Australian company fears that Chinese national and minority shareholder Leon Zhu is attempting to gain control of the firm.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2024 | 3:56 am

Osisko Development’s Cariboo gold project faces legal threat as Xatśūll demands consent

The project threatens community health, cultural sites and traditional practices due to potential contamination and restricted land access, the Nation said.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | November 7, 2024 | 3:55 pm

Mineral Resources put on watchlist by shareholder

Superannuation fund HESTA has placed the Perth-based mining services firm on watchlist over governance concerns.

Reuters | November 7, 2024 | 2:06 pm

Canada’s auditor general snaps at climate, Indigenous gaps in critical minerals strategy

Government program issued in 2022 budgets C$3.8 billion on critical minerals support over eight years.

Colin McLelland - The Northern Miner | November 7, 2024 | 1:33 pm

Gahcho Kué diamond mine earnings fall in ‘disappointing’ market for De Beers JV

Operations at the mine in the Northwest Territories lost C$11 million compared to an income of C$2.7 million in last year’s third quarter.

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | November 7, 2024 | 11:06 am

Barrick CEO expects deal with Mali on new mining code by year-end

Reuters sources have said that Mali is seeking around $500 million in unpaid taxes from Barrick.

Staff Writer | November 7, 2024 | 10:02 am

Equinox Gold’s Greenstone mine reaches commercial production

At full production, Greenstone will be one of Canada's largest and highest-grade open-pit gold mines.

Staff Writer | November 7, 2024 | 8:13 am

China’s central bank pauses gold purchases for sixth straight month

Bullion prices have surged about 33% this year, on track for the largest annual gain since 1979.

Reuters | November 7, 2024 | 7:35 am

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