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Rio Tinto, Codelco join forces to find more copper in Chile

They will explore for the coveted metal in concessions held by Agua de la Falda, in which Rio has a 55% interest.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2023 | 10:21 am

Serabi Gold shares jump on deal with Brazil indigenous groups

Representatives of indigenous communities have stated their support for the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2023 | 5:56 am

Glencore buys Pan American’s stake in Argentinean copper project

Pan American is selling its 56% interest in the MARA…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2023 | 4:06 am

Bolivian Indigenous group declares local emergency to counteract gold mining cooperatives’ actions

The Indigenous Peoples of La Paz Central Group issued a…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 30, 2023 | 2:16 pm

Chile’s Supreme Court awards $1.4 million to 31 of the 33 miners trapped in 2010

The Supreme Court ruling states that the National Geology and…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 30, 2023 | 12:53 pm

Plant cellulose can be used to extract neodymium from e-waste

Penn State University researchers developed new nanotechnology to separate neodymium found in electronic waste using plant cellulose.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 29, 2021 | 6:06 am

Hummingbird Resources shares collapse after halting Mali mine

It said the stoppage will affect full-year production, placing it below the bottom end of its 100,000 to 110,000 gold ounces range for 2021.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2021 | 5:45 am

Implats acquires 24% of Royal Bafokeng, offers to buy out remaining shares

The platinum group metals miner wants to buy shares it doesn't already own in Royal Bafokeng in a 150 rand cash-and-stock deal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2021 | 4:04 am

South Australia extends mineral exploration co-financing initiative

The Government of South Australia has committed another A$11.5 million to its Accelerated Discovery Initiative.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 28, 2021 | 8:33 am

The slump in the best indicator of China’s commodity trade is all about iron ore

The Baltic Dry Index suggests that the metal price will consistently trend downwards in the coming months.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 26, 2021 | 10:14 am

Rio Tinto to grab 51% stake in Janice Lake copper-silver project

The miner spent C$14 million in exploration, which exceeds the C$10 million required to become Janice's majority owner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 26, 2021 | 7:10 am

South32 locks 45% stake in Sierra Gorda copper mine

Deal marks the Australian miner’s entry into the world’s largest copper-producing country ahead of an expected demand boom for the metal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 25, 2021 | 3:49 am

BHP extends Noront bid deadline again amid talks with Wyloo

Norton shareholders now have until December 14 to accept or reject BHP's takeover offer, while talks with Wyloo progress.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2021 | 10:50 am

Peru says miners can request extension of operations

"Mining companies can request extensions and modifications to their permits to explore and exploit in strict adherence to current regulations," the government said in a tweet.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 24, 2021 | 9:39 am

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