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Newcrest resumes operations at Brucejack mine

The gold-silver mine in Canada was shut for three-and-a-half weeks, following the death of a worker.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 16, 2022 | 3:36 am

Site visit: Perpetua Resources’ Stibnite gold project in Idaho named preferred alternative – US Forest Service

This month, Perpetua’s modified mine plan was identified as the…

Amanda Stutt | November 15, 2022 | 10:48 am

Northern Dynasty updates Pebble PEA, showing minimal impact of royalty financing

The 2022 PEA also assesses the royalty's impact on the…

Staff Writer | November 15, 2022 | 9:48 am

Centamin to up Sukari mining rate by 31% with underground expansion

Independent study proves Sukari’s capacity has the potential to reach…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 15, 2022 | 7:04 am

Delving into shear deformation could lead to next-gen metals

Researchers say longer-lasting batteries, lighter alloys for more efficient vehicles,…

Staff Writer | November 15, 2022 | 5:20 am

Canadian First Nation, with rare sway over mining, puts Newmont on notice

Tahltan territory sits on an estimated 50.6 million ounces of gold and 12.5 billion pounds of copper.

Reuters | April 29, 2021 | 3:49 am

Interview – Tom Butler, former ICMM CEO: Holistic approach needed to minimize risk at tailings dams

The next big piece of work on tailings is the implementation guidance, said former International Council on Mining and Metals chief executive.

Global Business Reports | April 28, 2021 | 10:00 am

Greenland Ruby secures $18 million financing

Funds will enable the rubies and sapphires miner to accelerate growth plans by starting exploration in other license areas.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 28, 2021 | 10:00 am

Minnesota Supreme Court orders new hearing in PolyMet copper mine dispute

The state's top court ordered the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to hold a new hearing regarding permits for a tailings dam facility at the proposed mine.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 28, 2021 | 9:31 am

Ghana sends in army to enforce mining ban near rivers and lakes

Pollution from mining has contaminated water sources across the country with mercury and heavy metals, raising the costs of water treatment.

Reuters | April 28, 2021 | 7:41 am

Northern Dynasty releases ESG report for Pebble project

Report comes as Northern Dynasty awaits the results of an appeal to the US government decision to block the Alaska project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 28, 2021 | 7:00 am

Copper prices set Teck profit on fire — up 247% in Q1

Canada’s largest diversified miner has also benefited from higher prices of zinc and blended bitumen.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 28, 2021 | 3:44 am

Boliden wary of pandemic risks after Q1 profit jumps

Operating profit rose to $332 million from $170 million a year earlier.

Reuters | April 27, 2021 | 7:45 am

Ontario budget lends helping hand to mining industry

The Ontario government is launching a new program to fund junior exploration in the province and upping financial support for the Ontario Mine Rescue program.

Kelsey Rolfe, Special to The Northern Miner | April 27, 2021 | 6:51 am

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