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Anglo American bullish on copper outlook, cuts diamond targets

It produced 11% more copper in the first quarter, but its diamond unit De Beers saw output drop by 23% on high inventories.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 23, 2024 | 5:35 am

Ascot pours first gold at Premier, revives link to century-old mine

Earlier this month, Ascot kicked off the commissioning process by…

Staff Writer | April 22, 2024 | 8:39 am

New Found grows portfolio with Labrador Gold project buy

The company is acquiring Labrador Gold’s Kingsway asset located nearby…

Staff Writer | April 22, 2024 | 6:42 am

Ever heard of goldene?

Sheets of gold only a single atom layer thick create…

Staff Writer | April 22, 2024 | 5:14 am

Adriatic Metals takes over as operator of Bosnian silver mine

The Rupice deposit is part of Adriatic's recently opened Vares…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2024 | 5:04 am

Horizon, Greenstone merge to create new gold miner in Western Australia

The combined company would have global mineral resources of around 1.8 million gold ounces, as well as exploration assets.

Staff Writer | February 14, 2024 | 5:03 am

Four in custody over SSR gold mine landslide in Turkey

Police and military teams, mine rescuers and volunteers, totalling more than 1,700 people, are looking for the missing workers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2024 | 3:44 am

First Quantum CEO: Panama’s next government cannot ignore mining sector

Tristan Pascall sees an opportunity to discuss the company's contribution to Panama's economy ahead of the May election.

Staff Writer | February 13, 2024 | 9:23 am

Guanajuato Silver reports second-highest monthly output

In January, the company's mine operations generated 329,934 silver-equivalent ounces.

Staff Writer | February 13, 2024 | 9:18 am

How to produce green steel from aluminum’s red mud

Researchers have shown that green steel can be produced from aluminium production waste in a relatively simple way.

Staff Writer | February 13, 2024 | 9:06 am

Hillgrove Resources starts producing copper in South Australia

Milestone positions the company as one of the few pure-play copper producers on the ASX, with first revenue from sales coming this week.

Staff Writer | February 13, 2024 | 5:00 am

Rio Tinto autonomous train derails in Western Australia

The incident involved an unloaded iron ore train and happened about 75 miles from Dampier port.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2024 | 3:46 am

Perseus Mining confident in winning OK for OreCorp takeover

Perseus and Silvercorp may both end up obtaining the greenlight from Tanzania's watchdog to buy OreCorp, which owns a gold project there.

Staff Writer | February 12, 2024 | 5:08 am

Glencore to sell stake in troubled New Caledonia nickel operation

Glencore will keep the nickel plant under care and maintenance for six months, during which its employees would continue to be paid.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2024 | 3:48 am

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