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Bolivian Indigenous group declares local emergency to counteract gold mining cooperatives’ actions

The Indigenous Peoples of La Paz Central Group issued a local state of emergency following an attempt by gold mining co-ops to modify the zoning of protected areas.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 30, 2023 | 2:16 pm

Chile’s Supreme Court awards $1.4 million to 31 of the 33 miners trapped in 2010

The Supreme Court ruling states that the National Geology and…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 30, 2023 | 12:53 pm

Vale to sell 13% stake in base metals unit for $3.4 billion

Vale Base Metals is expected to invest $25-30 billion in…

Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 4:25 pm

Children living in cobalt-rich areas in the DRC show poor educational outcomes – study

Research shows that children who work in cobalt extraction in…

Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 6:06 am

Teck cuts copper guidance on lower output at QB2

QB2 is the first step in Teck’s plan to grow…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 27, 2023 | 3:57 am

Hecla Mining silver reserves at second-highest level in 130 years

Hecla's proven and probable reserves of the precious metal hit the second highest level in the company's history to 200 million ounces.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 18, 2022 | 3:52 am

Barrick Gold near Pueblo Viejo tailings decision

The country's energy and mines minister Antonio Almonte said a decision on the final location and conditions for the permit was imminent.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 17, 2022 | 9:53 am

Resolute Mining ups Mali gold project resources estimate by 40%

The Tabakoroni gold deposit, part of the company's Syama complex, holds an estimate of 1.3 million ounces of the metal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 17, 2022 | 6:53 am

Newcrest flags delays at Havieron on ground conditions

Partner Greatland Gold, which holds 30% of the project, said the update was based on old figures and hailed Havieron’s potential for upside.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 17, 2022 | 3:58 am

Appian Capital Advisory sells stake in Peak Rare Earths

The sale of Appian’s position was priced at A$0.99 per share, representing a substantial 24.5% premium to Peak’s shares pre-closing.

MINING.com Editor | February 16, 2022 | 3:20 pm

First Quantum hopes for speedy Cobre Panama contract renewal

The document, which has yet to be approved by Congress, will see First Quantum pay $375 million a year plus a royalty of 12% to 16% of the mine's gross profits.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 16, 2022 | 7:13 am

Tesla secures 5-year lithium supply from Liontown

Australia's Liontown Resources will provide the EV giant with more 100,000 tonnes of lithium spodumene concentrate a year, starting in 2024.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 16, 2022 | 4:03 am

Britishvolt secures $54 million from Glencore for UK gigafactory

Glencore's backing is part of the battery plant developer’s £200 million Series C fundraising led by Bank of America.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 15, 2022 | 6:45 am

Million-years-old minerals reveal new info on earth’s recycling mechanism for surface material

Ancient pieces of garnet, zircon and rutile found on the coast of Oman have given scientists a new understanding of subduction.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 15, 2022 | 6:06 am

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