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Bolivian authorities investigate tailings pond collapse near Potosí

Authorities are concerned with the possibility of the mix of mud and mine residue reaching the international Pilcomayo River.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 31, 2022 | 5:30 am

Denison and Uranium Energy fight over explorer UEX in Athabasca boxing ring

Athabasca Basin M&A heats up as market signals utilities are…

Henry Lazenby | July 29, 2022 | 11:16 am

Copper price expected to rebound further, poll shows

News of more infrastructure projects and support for China's property…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 29, 2022 | 9:35 am

Eldorado Gold operating costs up more than 20% in Q2

The Canadian gold miner saw cash operating costs for the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 29, 2022 | 3:18 am

Canada races ahead of US on current lithium project pipeline

Technology seen as key to unlocking economic new supplies across…

Henry Lazenby | July 28, 2022 | 2:24 pm

Minnesota copper project in limbo as officials launch permits review

US authorities will review a decision to renew 13 mining permits, including Antofagasta’s Twin Metals copper-nickel project licence.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 11, 2021 | 3:58 am

Wheaton CEO sees deal opportunities growing faster than the competition

A recent report by McKinsey & Company found streaming and royalty deals still only made up a fraction of overall debt and equity financing in the mining industry.

Henry Lazenby | May 10, 2021 | 12:02 pm

China copper smelters to cut concentrate purchases in green push

The 15 largest smelters have agreed to trim purchases by 1.26 million tonnes.

Bloomberg News | May 10, 2021 | 9:26 am

BHP braces for strike at Chilean copper mines

Labour action would affect Escondida, the world's largest copper mine, and Spence.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2021 | 8:07 am

Aurubis delivers strong quarterly earnings, optimistic on outlook

Company posted operating earnings before taxes of $125.18 million in Q2, compared to $110 million from the previous year.

Reuters | May 10, 2021 | 7:37 am

Gem Diamonds finds 370-carat diamond at Letseng

Since acquiring the mine in 2006, the company has found more than 60 white gem quality diamonds over 100 carats each.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2021 | 3:55 am

Commodities that will rule the green, digital transition

A report by Fitch Solutions states that most battery metals together with metal scrap will see a boost over the next decade.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 9, 2021 | 1:00 pm

Fifteen killed in landslide at Guinea gold mine

The disaster took place in the remote, gold-rich Siguiri province.

Reuters | May 9, 2021 | 9:26 am

Cleanup efforts of mining-polluted streams prove effective over time — study

Restoration efforts at four Superfund sites allowed mining-impacted watersheds to recover to near-natural conditions in less than 20 years.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 9, 2021 | 8:06 am

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