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Worsening economic outlook, weak metals prices marred mining in Q2, says S&P Global

Softer numbers translated into depressed equity market support for the mining industry.

Henry Lazenby | August 18, 2022 | 2:44 pm

Lumina Gold grows Cangrejos project in Ecuador

Results of the 36,000 metre drill program extend mineralization at…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 18, 2022 | 8:39 am

Copper price rises on hopes for improved demand in China

China's central bank is easing monetary policy, while copper stockpiles…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 18, 2022 | 8:28 am

Researchers figure out how to improve Li-ion batteries’ lifespan

Korean scientists developed a method to strengthen lithium-ion batteries’ anodes,…

Staff Writer | August 18, 2022 | 6:06 am

Teck and Chile discuss investments, royalties

Teck has stability agreements for QB2, which protects it against…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 18, 2022 | 3:40 am

Wesdome Gold restarts Kiena complex

Kiena has been on care and maintenance since 2013.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 27, 2021 | 10:20 am

New US aluminium import rules bring more transparency, red tape – report

US aluminium imports were 10.8% lower than the same period in 2017 before tariffs were introduced.

Henry Lazenby | May 27, 2021 | 10:13 am

Copper price resurgent as workers strike at BHP’s Spence, Escondida mines

Copper price vaults $10,000 again as workers at world's only 1 million tonne copper mine down tools.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 27, 2021 | 9:56 am

Could covid-19 have originated in a copper mine?

An abandoned copper mine in the mountains of Tongguan in China is now a focal point for escalating calls for a more thorough probe into whether the covid-19 pandemic could have stemmed from a Chinese lab.

Amanda Stutt | May 27, 2021 | 9:29 am

Danakali to use filtered sea water at Colluli potash mine

Using unlimited seawater in the production process is not only a world first, but also a long-term game changer, says the miner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2021 | 9:03 am

Investors frown at Centamin’s West African portfolio review

Shares in the gold producer fell almost 7% after revealing that its Batie West project doesn’t meet the company’s investment criteria.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2021 | 7:05 am

Ontario injects funds into Frontier Lithium’s processing pilot on ‘Electric Avenue’

The company will test a proprietary process that seeks to overcome certain risks linked to conventional lithium chemical processing.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2021 | 3:58 am

Biggest copper mining project in decades begins production

The DRC-based mine started producing copper concentrate on Tuesday, months ahead of schedule and amid soaring copper prices.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2021 | 3:55 am

Fekola mine operations uninterrupted despite coup in Mali

B2Gold issued a statement late on Wednesday saying mining operations at its Fekola mine have not been affected by the political turmoil.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 26, 2021 | 8:14 pm

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