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First Mining Gold’s Springpole project reaches regulatory milestone

Springpole represents one of Canada's largest undeveloped gold projects.

Staff Writer | December 3, 2024 | 12:38 pm

Portugal plans to hold delayed lithium tender in 2025

The international tender for lithium prospecting will target six areas…

Reuters | December 3, 2024 | 12:33 pm

Foran advances McIlvenna Bay copper-zinc mine toward 2025 production

McIlvenna Bay is the largest undeveloped volcanogenic-hosted massive sulphide deposit…

Staff Writer | December 3, 2024 | 10:46 am

Vale Base Metals completes Voisey’s Bay underground mine in Labrador

What began life as open pit in 2005 is now…

Staff Writer | December 3, 2024 | 10:42 am

AbraSilver’s Diablillos prefeasibility update raises NPV by almost half

The study incorporated lower corporate tax rates in Argentina, an…

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | December 3, 2024 | 10:23 am

MinRes’ founder Ellison to exit after internal misconduct probe

Chris Ellison will leave within 18 months as the board found he used company resources for his personal benefit and evaded taxes.

Kristie Batten | November 4, 2024 | 5:03 am

Excellon plans return to silver mining next year with Mallay mine deal in Peru

The transaction follows years of efforts to find a replacement for the company’s La Platosa mine in Mexico.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | November 1, 2024 | 2:17 pm

Botswana’s new president aims to clinch De Beers diamond sales pact soon

The pact will see the government's share of diamonds from the Debswana joint venture gradually increase to 50% over the next decade.

Reuters | November 1, 2024 | 10:37 am

Blue Moon appoints ex-Adventus CEO with M&A record after board shakeup

The junior has chosen former Adventus Mining CEO Christian Kargl-Simard as its new head.

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | November 1, 2024 | 10:24 am

Brazil federal police concludes probe into Braskem salt mining disaster

Police said that 20 people have been formally accused following an investigation into a sinking ground disaster.

Reuters | November 1, 2024 | 7:50 am

Botswana voters kick out ruling party of nearly six decades

The country is facing economic stagnation linked to a decline in the diamond trade.

Reuters | November 1, 2024 | 7:39 am

Rusal raises bar in Nornickel dispute with fresh claims against Potanin

Rusal is suing Nornickel's CEO, claiming he violated a shareholder agreement signed in December 2012.

Reuters | November 1, 2024 | 7:11 am

Ecuador to reopen mining register for first time in over six years

The recent executive decree mandates the inclusion of all mining rights, licenses, and exploration records in the official registry.

Staff Writer | November 1, 2024 | 6:43 am

NextSource reveals new leadership and growth strategy

It has appointed Hanré Rossouw as its new president and chief executive to lead the company during the current growth phase.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 1, 2024 | 3:57 am

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