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Copper price falls amid fading momentum in China

Profits at China's industrial firms slumped in the first four months of 2023.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 29, 2023 | 9:21 am

Sigma Lithium sells first “green tailings” to China’s Yahua

Green tailings are a high-purity, zero chemicals, about 1.3% lithium…

Staff Writer | May 29, 2023 | 3:33 am

Colombia’s new mining policy to be water-focused

Colombia’s new mining policy will consider reorganizing the country’s development…

Staff Writer | May 28, 2023 | 1:25 pm

New ‘Copper Board’ aims to boost Argentina’s copper projects

A new ‘Copper Board’ launched in Argentina aims to push…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 28, 2023 | 12:02 pm

Contango ORE confirms Kinross’ cost guidance for Manh Choh project in Alaska

Production is expected to commence at Manh Choh in the…

Staff Writer | May 26, 2023 | 9:01 am

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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