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Autonomous mining vehicle developer gets $38m to fuel expansion plans

SafeAI is a company that retrofits construction and mining vehicles with aftermarket hardware and proprietary autonomy software.

Staff Writer | December 18, 2022 | 1:00 pm

Transparency International denounces lack of clarity in Cobre Panamá’s negotiations

“The case of Minera Panamá is a clear example of…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 18, 2022 | 11:50 am

Rio Tinto secures direct control of Oyu Tolgoi mine

Rio Tinto now has a 66% direct ownership over the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 16, 2022 | 7:09 am

Panama to shut down First Quantum’s giant copper mine

Moves comes after the Canadian miner missed a deadline to…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 16, 2022 | 3:41 am

Police searched Ivanhoe Mines’ Vancouver office as part of Swiss bank transfer investigation

Police searched Ivanhoe's Vancouver office seeking information on $2.7 million…

Staff Writer | December 15, 2022 | 12:45 pm

Chaarat’s Kyrgyzstan gold project hit by Centerra turmoil

Delays due to lingering covid-19 restrictions and Kyrgyzstan’s political situation means first gold from Tulkubash is now expected in 2023.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 25, 2021 | 7:06 am

Global Mining Symposium: Manitoba’s vast under-explored mineral wealth has much to offer, panel says

There are large areas that are under-explored and these are areas that have a huge amount of potential for Tier-One discoveries, TNM's recent Global Mining Symposium has heard.

Northern Miner Staff | May 25, 2021 | 6:24 am

Tight supply, accelerated EV story to keep lithium prices elevated — report

Lithium prices have experienced a significant rally this year as post-covid demand for lithium chemicals recovered alongside the automotive industry.

MINING.com Editor | May 24, 2021 | 3:28 pm

A game of chicken is clouding tax debate in top copper nation

As a controversial copper windfall tax goes before Chile’s senate, debate is being stymied by huge differences in estimates for the impact on producers.

Bloomberg News | May 24, 2021 | 2:51 pm

JSW Steel denies Liberty asset bid as mill plans India expansion

India’s most valuable steelmaker is ruling out overseas acquisitions and is instead focusing firmly on its home market, with a $3.4 billion plan to sharply boost output.

Bloomberg News | May 24, 2021 | 10:44 am

Billionaire mining moguls fight SFO in $99 million trial

Eurasian Natural Resources is seeking £70 million from the prosecutor, and hundreds of millions more from its ex-lawyer Neil Gerrard for money it says it spent on legal fees.

Bloomberg News | May 24, 2021 | 9:47 am

Czech govt ready to talk about Turow mine with Poland

The Czech Republic filed a lawsuit in February calling for a halt to activities at the mine.

Reuters | May 24, 2021 | 9:14 am

Four agreements signed at first pre-consultation for Pan American Silver’s Escobal mine

One of the agreements calls for an independent investigator to carry out a study on the cultural and spiritual impact of the Escobal mine on the Xinka people.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 23, 2021 | 2:27 pm

Government plays key role in water, waste, biodiversity management of mining sector – report

The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development says successful environmental management across the mine life cycle depends on strong legal frameworks, regulations, and policies.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 23, 2021 | 12:38 pm

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