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Brazil’s mining regulator workers go on strike

The strike has halted services such as granting mining titles and permits.

Staff Writer | July 10, 2023 | 9:58 am

Scotgold halts guidance, launches operational review

The company behind the Cononish mine said the 12-month review…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 10, 2023 | 7:03 am

Rich tombs reveal who ruled Cyprus’ copper trade hub

Archaeologists have discovered the tombs of the rulers of the…

Staff Writer | July 9, 2023 | 12:22 am

LG Energy doubles lithium purchase from SQM

Battery maker to buy over 100,000 tons of lithium carbonate…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 7, 2023 | 8:34 am

Freeport-McMoran faces potential halt of activities in Indonesia

Without the awaited export permit, Freeport will have to suspend…

Staff Writer | July 6, 2023 | 6:08 am

US, EU end Trump-era tariff war over steel, aluminum

The decision ends one of the biggest areas of friction between the allies.

Reuters | October 30, 2021 | 1:18 pm

The View from England: China analysts remain in the dark

Miners are almost blind to demand trends in the largest consumer of metals and minerals.

Chris Hinde - The Northern Miner | October 29, 2021 | 12:27 pm

Chile copper output sinks to seven-month low

The country’s production dropped 6.9% in September to 451,128 tonnes on the back of labour disruptions and falling ore grades.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 29, 2021 | 7:06 am

Nickel, cobalt allow for cheaper, more efficient green hydrogen production

A team at Curtin University found that poor-performing iron-sulfur becomes an efficient catalyst for green hydrogen production with added nickel and cobalt.

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

Anglo American to halve indirect emissions by 2040

Success of its fresh target for Scope 3 emissions reduction depends on the steel sector cutting its own and global policies, Anglo said.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 29, 2021 | 3:44 am

BMO Financial Group vice-chair warns of a potential critical minerals crisis

David Jacobson was the US Ambassador to Canada during President Barack Obama’s first term.

Daniel Sekulich - The Northern Miner | October 28, 2021 | 2:49 pm

Teck flags costs surge at Quebrada Blanca expansion in Chile

While construction at the QB2 copper project is two-thirds done, costs are poised to be up to 5% higher than the original $5.3bn estimate.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 28, 2021 | 9:27 am

Iron ore price down as Beijing moves to cool coal prices

"Iron ore demand will be dented in the long term,” analysts with CITIC Securities said in a note.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 28, 2021 | 8:17 am

Vale to resume operations at Onça Puma nickel mine

Operations were first halted in early October because of alleged non-compliance with local regulations.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 28, 2021 | 7:44 am

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