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Africa’s domestic mining sector not severely impacted by sanctions against Russia – report

The Economist Intelligence Unit says Russian mining activities in Sub‑Saharan Africa will be impacted by sanctions but without having a serious negative impact on domestic mining sectors.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 22, 2022 | 11:55 am

Americas’ oldest mine now identified

An ancient mine in eastern Wyoming was used by humans…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 22, 2022 | 6:06 am

Second-largest indicated-or-better rare earth resource in the US now identified

NioCorp’s Elk Creek project yielded rare earth elements as a…

Staff Writer | May 22, 2022 | 5:15 am

Colombia, Ecuador & Peru: Social engagement can make or break mining investment

Mineral explorers and developers often see substantial projects halted in…

Henry Lazenby | May 20, 2022 | 12:36 pm

Iron ore price up as Chinese banks cut interest rate

Chinese banks cut a key interest rate for long-term loans by a…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 20, 2022 | 10:20 am

Nornickel to provide $2bn for Norilsk’s development

Industrial waste clean-up is among the priorities set up in a deal signed between the miner and federal government and regional authorities.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 7, 2021 | 12:19 pm

Rare earth unlocks key reaction in copper, gold, silver, uranium mineralization

The new finding on the role of cerium came out of the ‘Olympic Dam in a test tube’ project.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 7, 2021 | 7:30 am

British Columbia’s mineral exploration spend up 28% – report

EY's annual British Columbia Mineral and Coal Exploration Survey found Canada’s exploration expenditure remained third in global rankings behind South America and Australia.

MINING.com Editor | March 5, 2021 | 2:19 pm