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IAMGOLD reports employee fatality in Burkina Faso

The accident occurred when team members were assisting with the hoisting of mobile equipment off-site from Essakane.

Staff Writer | November 25, 2022 | 9:46 am

Rio Tinto-Turquoise Hill takeover vote set for December 9

Turquoise Hill's shareholders vote has been repeatedly delayed because of…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 25, 2022 | 3:51 am

World’s biggest copper mine moves closer to strike

More than 2,000 workers at Escondida mine in Chile ready…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2022 | 10:15 am

Codelco sees copper deficit at 8 million tonnes by 2032

While a surplus is expected in the short term due…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2022 | 6:59 am

How molybdenum is helping reveal secrets of the deep earth

Molybdenum isotopes are helping researchers determine the composition of magmatic…

Staff Writer | November 24, 2022 | 5:24 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

Barrick readies to open Loulo-Gounkoto underground mine

The miner has also started a prefeasibility study for an underground operation at Loulo 3 and a large open pit at Yalea South.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2021 | 6:40 am

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