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A united front: Addressing ESG issues to ensure the America’s copper mining industry thrives

Both brownfield and greenfield mines in the region face issues of water stress.

Hubert Fleming, Alexander Fortin and Julian Sparks | August 15, 2023 | 11:14 am

Erdene to pour first gold at Mongolia mine in 2025

The Bayan Khundii open-pit gold mine is expected to produce…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 15, 2023 | 7:03 am

Researcher to study ’green’ steelmaking process at the atomic level

A researcher at Binghamton University received almost half a million…

Staff Writer | August 15, 2023 | 6:06 am

TechMet raises $200m to counter China’s critical minerals control

Fresh equity will be deployed across TechMet’s ten assets, which…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 15, 2023 | 2:58 am

Sigma Lithium on track to produce 270,000 tonnes Li2O by end of Q3

The Greentech plant has also made significant progress towards reaching…

Staff Writer | August 14, 2023 | 8:52 am

Cobalt prices expected to stabilize in 2022 – report

Cobalt prices rose by 10% in November, breaking through $30 per pound for the first time since the end of 2018.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 15, 2021 | 9:04 am

Petra Diamonds to sell half its stake in Williamson mine

Tanzania's Caspian is paying $15 million for a 31.5% stake in Williamson Diamonds, which operates the namesake mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 15, 2021 | 6:24 am

Ford Foundation commits $3m to back ESG initiatives linked to West Africa’s resource sector

The Extractive Industry and Climate Change Governance Fund comes from the Ford Foundation’s $1 billion social bond, launched in 2020.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 15, 2021 | 5:05 am

Myanmar rubies tied to rights abuses likely to be sold at Christmas

Report shows the red gems continue to fuel human rights abuses in the country and are likely to be sold by some of the best-known luxury brands.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 15, 2021 | 1:00 am

Orla pours first gold at Camino Rojo in Mexico

Three bars were poured with a total weight of 1,278 oz containing approximately 770 oz of gold and 510 oz of silver.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 14, 2021 | 10:17 am

Argonaut Gold sees Magino capex rise 57%, CEO departs

Argonaut has invested about C$342 million into Magino so far, leaving about C$459 million needed to complete the project.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 14, 2021 | 8:26 am

Noront Resources to negotiate with Wyloo on sweetened offer

Noront didn't say whether its board was changing its recommendation for BHP's offer, but did say it was reviewing Wyloo's latest bid.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 14, 2021 | 6:08 am

Eldorado Gold eyes further growth outside Greece

It has completed key growth projects at Canada's Lamaque and Turkey's Kışladağ gold mines and flagged upcoming news on Greek project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 14, 2021 | 3:51 am

Vale sells 50% stake in California Steel to Nucor for $400 million

The Brazilian mining giant said that the deal is linked to its strategy of focusing on its core businesses and a commitment to a leaner portfolio.

Naimul Karim | December 13, 2021 | 10:57 am

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