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Erdene gets $30m on revised deal for Mongolia gold project

It comes as Erdene amended its strategic alliance with the Mongolian Mining Corporation for the development of the Bayan Khundii project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 19, 2023 | 3:40 am

Canada should be prepared to scrutinize African copper mine sale, mining veteran says

The Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana, owned by Canada's Cuprous…

Steven Chase - The Globe and Mail | October 19, 2023 | 3:33 am

Paladin becomes sole owner of Michelin uranium project

With its JV partners now out of the picture, Paladin…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2023 | 6:09 am

Codelco to buy Lithium Power for $244 million

The acquisition would mark the Chilean copper giant's first foray…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2023 | 3:28 am

Teck faces $8 million fine for alleged breach of environmental permit in Chile

It could face two "serious" charges around its Carmen de…

Staff Writer | October 17, 2023 | 10:04 am

Mount Polley copper mine in British Columbia ramping up to restart this spring

Mount Polley was shut down in 2014, after a massive tailings pond collapse.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | March 28, 2022 | 1:07 pm

Centerra Gold, Kyrgyzstan closer to solving dispute over Kumtor

The Kyrgyz state in 2021 took over the largest gold mine in the country, alleging its operations posed a danger to human lives and the environment.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 28, 2022 | 7:59 am

Mining among sectors more affected by climate change in the US

A recent study led by University of Cambridge researchers looked at the environmental impact over five decades.

Staff Writer | March 28, 2022 | 6:06 am

Mick Davis’ Vision Blue joins backers for Cornish Metals tin mine

Battery metals investment vehicle Vision Blue will own about 25% of Cornish Metals and will have a seat on its board.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 28, 2022 | 4:05 am

Las Bambas workers launch protest action

The union representing Las Bambas workers demands a review of the end-of-year profit amounts paid by the MMG to its employees.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 27, 2022 | 12:41 pm

Poll shows that more Colombians support mining

In Colombia, 74% of residents of municipalities where mining operations exist and 64% of non-mining municipalities believe that mining is beneficial for the country.

Staff Writer | March 27, 2022 | 7:07 am

‘New’ frog species discovered near mining sites in Ecuador

Researchers have asked for the new species of glass frogs to be listed as ‘endangered.’

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 27, 2022 | 6:06 am

Bear Creek remains optimistic of closing Mercedes mine acquisition despite ‘interference’ from royalty company

Bear Creek expects to receive anti-trust approval for the deal next month.

Staff Writer | March 25, 2022 | 9:18 am

Iron ore price jumps on supply crunch at Chinese mills

Almost 80% of the Chinese economy has been affected in some way by the worst outbreak of covid-19 in two years.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 25, 2022 | 8:57 am

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