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First Quantum shares up as Panama Congress leaves contract intact

Cobre Panama has not stopped producing copper despite recent protests and blockades, though it has faced disruptions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 3, 2023 | 9:20 am

Lab at underground mine in Australia receives first cosmic radiation signals

The ultimate goal of the facility at the Stawell Gold…

Staff Writer | November 3, 2023 | 5:05 am

Appian acquires mineral sands land package in Virginia

Firm plans plans to de-risk and restart the mining operations,…

Staff Writer | November 2, 2023 | 1:15 pm

Panama Congress decides fate of First Quantum mine contract

Vote on bill revoking the 20-year contract with First Quantum…

Staff Writer | November 2, 2023 | 8:05 am

Sibanye-Stillwater eyes cuts at US mines on weak palladium prices

It warned of further changes at its palladium mines in…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 2, 2023 | 4:06 am

Iron ore price retreats as China vows to cut steel output in 2022

China will reduce crude steel output this year, after slashing production in 2021 in line with its goal to control carbon emissions.

Staff Writer | April 19, 2022 | 9:42 am

Namibian cuprous oxide gemstone could hold key to quantum computers

Researchers found that a naturally mined cuprous oxide gemstone from Namibia can help produce Rydberg polaritons.

Staff Writer | April 19, 2022 | 5:05 am

Last leg of Ring of Fire road enters the environmental assessment process

Access to the region in Northern Ontario is a challenge as paved roads are at least 300 km away.

Naimul Karim | April 18, 2022 | 12:10 pm

Eight workers missing at Trevali’s Perkoa mine in Burkina Faso as flooding suspends operations

The mine was evacuated, and rescue efforts are ongoing with support from the government, local communities and other mining companies in the area.

Naimul Karim | April 18, 2022 | 10:56 am

Hundreds protest in Spain against redevelopment of Roman-era gold mine

Hundreds of people gathered in the municipality of Tapia de Casariego to protest against the exploitation of the nearby Salave gold deposit.

Staff Writer | April 17, 2022 | 11:56 am

Denarii silver content reveals new facts about Roman financial crisis

The silver content of Roman denarii has shed new light on the financial crisis mentioned by Cicero De Officiis.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 17, 2022 | 7:54 am

Peruvian government to negotiate with communities opposing Glencore’s copper project

Eleven farming communities want to be included among those directly affected by the Coroccohuayco copper-gold project.

Staff Writer | April 16, 2022 | 6:59 pm

Mining is the industry most at risk for fraud – report

Fraud in the mining industry can take many forms, from inventory theft to improper asset evaluations.

Staff Writer | April 15, 2022 | 2:40 pm

Market volatility to hit Q1 earnings for base metals miners

“The war will likely dampen consumption of many base metals as supply chains are interrupted. Russia is a big player and it‘s not like others can quickly fill the gap,” CIBC mining analyst.

Daniel Sekulich | April 15, 2022 | 11:04 am

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