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Copper Mountain shuts BC mine after ransomware attack

The shutdown is a preventative measure as Copper Mountain assesses the extent of the attack on its systems at the mine and its corporate offices in Vancouver.

Staff Writer | December 30, 2022 | 7:54 am

Two B2Gold employees dead after robbery in Mali

A local bus contractor transporting B2Gold employees from the Fekola…

Staff Writer | December 29, 2022 | 5:32 pm

Maduro exhorts Venezuelan army to combat environmental destruction caused by illegal gold mining

Nicolas Maduro’s call follows a social media post by Leonardo…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 29, 2022 | 10:36 am

Two minerals never seen on earth extracted from meteorite sample

Ever heard about elaliite and elkinstantonite?

Staff Writer | December 29, 2022 | 7:28 am

BHP responds to allegations of abandoned mine reclamation plan in Chile

Global miner BHP said the Cerro Jarón reclamation plan is…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 28, 2022 | 10:53 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

Eco-friendly chemicals improve metal recoveries from froth flotation

A biodegradable cellulose-based compound proves to be more effective in separating metals than oil-based commercial frothers.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 23, 2021 | 7:25 am

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