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Iron ore price back below $100 on clouded China demand outlook

Risks from lockdowns have prompted the Asian Development Bank to lower its economic growth forecast for China this year to 4.0%.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 21, 2022 | 10:34 am

De Beers boosts 2022 guidance despite drop in output

The miner expects to produce 32m-34m carats, up from 30m-33m…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 21, 2022 | 7:54 am

Illegal mercury trade for gold mining uncovered

Researchers have figured out how to accurately identify global mercury…

Staff Writer | July 21, 2022 | 6:06 am

Golden Arrow walks away from Argentina silver-gold project

The company said it would focus instead on its new…

Staff Writer | July 21, 2022 | 5:13 am

Caledonia Mining to buy one of Zimbabwe’s largest gold projects

The $53 million shares deal could more than double Caledonia's…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 21, 2022 | 3:58 am

Ghana sends in army to enforce mining ban near rivers and lakes

Pollution from mining has contaminated water sources across the country with mercury and heavy metals, raising the costs of water treatment.

Reuters | April 28, 2021 | 7:41 am

Northern Dynasty releases ESG report for Pebble project

Report comes as Northern Dynasty awaits the results of an appeal to the US government decision to block the Alaska project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 28, 2021 | 7:00 am

Copper prices set Teck profit on fire — up 247% in Q1

Canada’s largest diversified miner has also benefited from higher prices of zinc and blended bitumen.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 28, 2021 | 3:44 am

Boliden wary of pandemic risks after Q1 profit jumps

Operating profit rose to $332 million from $170 million a year earlier.

Reuters | April 27, 2021 | 7:45 am

Ontario budget lends helping hand to mining industry

The Ontario government is launching a new program to fund junior exploration in the province and upping financial support for the Ontario Mine Rescue program.

Kelsey Rolfe, Special to The Northern Miner | April 27, 2021 | 6:51 am

Barrick readies to open Loulo-Gounkoto underground mine

The miner has also started a prefeasibility study for an underground operation at Loulo 3 and a large open pit at Yalea South.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2021 | 6:40 am

Two-wheelers to play big role in EV market share growth – report

IDTechEx says that when countries like India mention ambitious electrification targets, they are referring to the electrification of two-wheelers and micro-mobility, not cars.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 27, 2021 | 6:09 am