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Mexican president to fast-track nationalization of lithium if power reform thwarted

President López Obrador will send a bill to Congress on Monday if reform tightening state control of the energy sector is not approved.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 13, 2022 | 3:54 am

Lundin Gold’s quarterly production reaches all-time high

The Fruta del Norte mine produced 121,665 oz. of gold,…

Staff Writer | April 12, 2022 | 7:48 am

Newmont becomes sole owner of Yanacocha gold mine in Peru

The world’s no. 1 gold company is buying the 5% stake…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 12, 2022 | 6:26 am

Glencore to supply cobalt to GM in multi-year deal

General Motors will use cobalt from Glencore's Murrin Murrin operation…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 12, 2022 | 3:51 am

Iron ore price slumps on covid-19 restrictions in China

"Previous market expectation was that steel demand would be postponed…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 11, 2022 | 8:14 am

Biden to keep tariffs on aluminum imports from UAE, reversing Trump

US will maintain a tariff of 10% on aluminum imports from the United Arab Emirates.

Reuters | February 2, 2021 | 9:09 am

Former Anglo American boss Cynthia Carroll joins Glencore board

Carroll is the third female to become executive director at the Swiss miner and commodities trader.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2021 | 9:03 am

Samarco dam claimants to take BHP class action to UK Court of Appeal

A High Court judge in Manchester refused on Friday to allow the claimants to appeal against his November ruling.

Reuters | February 2, 2021 | 8:51 am

Laurentian starts court proceeding for formal restructuring under CCAA

The first phase of the restructuring is expected to take three months, and is anticipated to result in a new framework for the institution.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 2, 2021 | 8:49 am

Silver price plunges nearly 10% as Reddit rally reverses

Silver futures on the Comex were down 8%, priced at $26.87 an ounce on Tuesday morning.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 2, 2021 | 8:21 am

Experts warn of brewing space mining war among US, China and Russia

China and Russia are joining forces to keep America's increasing attempts to dominate extra-terrestrial commerce at bay.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2021 | 7:05 am

Rio Tinto ready for winter drilling at Janice Lake

Rio Tinto Exploration Canada mobilized two drills and will focus on the Rafuse target and the Jansem prospect.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 2, 2021 | 6:10 am

Gem Diamonds ends 2020 with a bang as demand improves

It emerged as one of the few miners to record revenue growth, driven by a sharp recovery in prices and sales during the second half of 2020.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2021 | 3:58 am

Golden Minerals pours first gold at Rodeo in Mexico

Mining at Rodeo kicked off in mid-January after the company received the final environmental permits for the project in mid-November 2020.

Northern Miner Staff | February 1, 2021 | 2:59 pm

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