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Monarch pours first gold bar from Beaufor mine in Quebec

The Beaufor mine and Beacon mill have produced over 1.1 million oz. of gold since it first opened in the 1930s.

Staff Writer | July 27, 2022 | 8:41 am

Teck Resources boss to leave after 17 years at top job

Don Lindsay, who will leave by the end of September,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 27, 2022 | 6:48 am

How a lake and a volcano produced a rare mineral on Mars

Researchers have figured out how tridymite formed in Mars’ Gale…

Staff Writer | July 27, 2022 | 5:05 am

Lucapa finds giant pink diamond said to be Angola’s largest in 300 years

The 170-carat pink diamond, named the “Lulo Rose”, will be…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 27, 2022 | 3:49 am

China’s palladium imports from Russia rise to a record high

The world’s biggest miner of the precious metal is rerouting…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 26, 2022 | 8:41 am

Lucapa sells $1.5 million worth of Mothae diamonds

The 3,617 carat parcel of rough diamonds was sold for $420 per carat.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 5, 2021 | 7:01 am

Cyprus-focused miner Caerus to recover metals from mine waste

Caerus Mineral Resources signed a deal with Jubilee Metals to work together on a waste-to-revenue strategy for its assets in Cyprus.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 5, 2021 | 6:07 am

Metals price rally could hamper switch to green energy — IEA

Prices for commodities — from lithium to cobalt — have hit record highs as demand for clean energy technologies increases.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 5, 2021 | 3:36 am

Mining industry risk aversion could slow the pace of energy transition — report

Wood Mackenzie argues that it appears the mining industry is erring on the side of indecision.

MINING.com Editor | May 4, 2021 | 3:21 pm

Benchmark signs deal with three First Nations for Lawyers project in BC

Company signed a definitive agreement with the Tsay Key Dene Nation, Kwadcha Nation and Takla Nation to advance its flagship project in British Columbia.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 4, 2021 | 12:15 pm

Denison moves to lock down 100% of Wheeler River project

Company delivered an offer to acquire a 100% interest in JCU Exploration Company for $32.5 million in cash.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 4, 2021 | 11:19 am

Gem Diamonds finds 254-carat diamond at Letseng

The company has found more than 60 white gem quality diamonds over 100 carats each, with 16 of them recovered last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 4, 2021 | 9:05 am

Mongolia threatens to cancel Oyu Tolgoi investment agreement

The dispute relates to taxes paid by Oyu Tolgoi LLC, Rio Tinto’s unit, between 2013 and 2015.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 4, 2021 | 8:53 am

Rio Tinto’s ISAL smelter certified for responsible aluminium production

The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative granted Rio Tinto a provisional responsible aluminium production certification for ISAL.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 4, 2021 | 6:07 am

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