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Scientists understand how to better study iron, other minerals

Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have investigated the status of iron ions in monoclinic pyroxenes, an endeavour that is key for the future analysis of iron and other minerals’ flakes.

Staff Writer | November 8, 2022 | 6:06 am

Agnico Eagle, Pan American to buy Yamana Gold in $4.8bn deal

Gold Fields has terminated its agreement with Yamana after deciding…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2022 | 4:56 am

Newcrest approves $140 million expansion of Telfer gold-copper operation

The West Dome Stage 8 cutback should start producing ore in…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2022 | 3:45 am

i-80 Gold completes 2-stage scoping study for mill restart at Ruby Hill

The study was completed in two parts: one focused on…

Staff Writer | November 7, 2022 | 11:40 am

SilverCrest declares commercial production at Las Chispas

the declaration comes after the processing plant showed results of…

Staff Writer | November 7, 2022 | 11:28 am

Brazil court flags rupture risk at Vale’s Norte Larajeiras dam

Vale slashed output from its Brucutu mine in December to evaluate the stability of the Norte Larajeiras dam.

Bruno Venditti | April 23, 2021 | 11:40 am

Zimbabwe gold output down 30% in first quarter

Small-scale miners who produce half of the mineral say shafts were flooded by above normal rainfall during the period.

Reuters | April 23, 2021 | 8:14 am

Debswana to sink $6bn into Jwaneng underground mine

The expansion will produce as much as 9 million carats per year, extending the current diamond mine’s lifespan by 20 years.

MINING.COM Editor | April 23, 2021 | 7:00 am

Foran Mining wants to develop world’s first carbon-neutral copper project

The miner will record emissions and purchase offsets for the carbon emitted from exploration activities over the past decade at the McIlvenna Bay deposit.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 23, 2021 | 6:11 am