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Brazilian Air Force destroys aircraft used to smuggle gold from the Yanomami traditional territory

The Brazilian Air Force said this was the first action aimed at combating illegal mining and unregulated air traffic following the closure of the air space in the Amazonian region.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 9, 2023 | 9:53 am

Mexico’s executive scrutinizes mining concessions in protected areas

A recent federal government report shows that about 7% of…

Staff Writer | April 9, 2023 | 8:03 am

Lundin Gold posts record quarterly production from Fruta del Norte

For two straight years, the company has exceeded its production…

Staff Writer | April 7, 2023 | 9:02 am

Avino reports fatality at Mexico silver mine

The company recently delivered an updated resource estimate for the…

Staff Writer | April 6, 2023 | 1:14 pm

Teck Resources, Agnico Eagle close San Nicolás copper JV in Mexico

Agnico Eagle, through a Mexican subsidiary, will take a 50%…

Staff Writer | April 6, 2023 | 12:24 pm

Lucara board approves $514m Karowe mine expansion

Project is expected to extend the mine’s life for 20 years, until 2040, allowing Lucara to exploit the highest value part of the orebody.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 9, 2021 | 9:10 am

Condor Gold charts two options for mining La India

One scenario considers a sole open pit, supplemented by two satellites pits, while the other is a mix of open pit and underground operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 9, 2021 | 7:30 am

Human, environmental costs of sand, gravel mining overlooked — study

Researchers say sand and gravel are the most mined materials in the world, with between 32 and 50 billion tonnes extracted globally each year.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 9, 2021 | 5:00 am

Asante Gold traces plan to fast-track Bibiani to production

The company hired Ghana-based Harlequin International to initiate the refurbishment of Bibiani's 3 million tonne per annum processing plant.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 9, 2021 | 3:27 am

Uranium price hits highest level since 2015 as Sprott buys up physical supply

Sprott has amassed over 24 million pounds of uranium, sometimes buying more than 500,000 pounds in a single day.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 8, 2021 | 9:46 am

De Beers latest sale shows steady rebound in diamond market

The world’s top producer by value sold $515 million worth of rough diamonds, the largest figure for this time of year since 2016.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 8, 2021 | 7:25 am

BHP inks exploration deal with Gates and Bezos-backed KoBold Metals

The world’s largest miner will use artificial intelligence tools developed by KoBold, a start-up backed by a coalition of billionaires.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 8, 2021 | 3:55 am

Pure Gold hits 1,000 t/d milling milestone

Steady 1,000 t/d operation will be reached by the end of this year.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 7, 2021 | 10:05 am

i-80 Gold to create Nevada complex through asset exchange with Nevada Gold Mines

The US-focused gold miner gains the Lone Tree and Buffalo Mountain properties, and related infrastructure.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 7, 2021 | 7:58 am

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