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McEwen’s Los Azules copper project gets key environmental approval

The company anticipates construction to begin as early as 2026.

Staff Writer | December 3, 2024 | 8:41 am

Trump reiterates opposition to Nippon Steel’s takeover of US Steel

Nippon Steel hopes to close the deal before Trump retakes…

Reuters | December 3, 2024 | 6:51 am

The role of minerals in Trump’s energy strategy dominance agenda

Achieving energy dominance will necessitate substantial quantities of minerals, ranging…

Gregory Wischer and Shubham Dwivedi | December 3, 2024 | 6:00 am

Gem Diamonds unveils cost-savings plan for Lesotho mine

Revised life-of-mine plan will reduce total waste stripping by 65.8…

Staff Writer | December 3, 2024 | 5:49 am

Northern Star seals global gold major status with Hemi buy

Northern Star portfolio will benefit from adding Hemi, one of…

Kristie Batten | December 3, 2024 | 4:05 am

Euro Sun, Glencore enter MOU for offtake on Rovina Valley project

Euro Sun considers Rovina Valley to be one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold projects in Europe.

Staff Writer | October 31, 2024 | 9:28 am

MinRes cuts jobs, costs amid CEO probe

Miner is cutting 570 jobs and slowing construction at its Mount Marion lithium project, as it battles falling lithium and iron ore prices.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2024 | 5:53 am

American Salars acquires lithium project in Canada’s Quebec

Deal grants the Canadian junior a 100% interest in the mineral claims associated with Lac Simard South lithium project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2024 | 3:48 am

Abandoned copper mines embraced as fast track to boost output

A range of companies are firing up abandoned assets once seen as financial liabilities to fast-track significant volumes of supply.

Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 11:55 am

New Gold hits commercial rate at Afton C zone, mucks first ore from Rainy River underground

In late September, New Afton mined the first underground ore from the Rainy River gold mine.

Staff Writer | October 30, 2024 | 10:27 am

Saudi Arabia in advanced talks over Zambia copper mine stake, Ma’aden CEO says

Saudi Arabia is expecting a deal by the end of the year.

Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 7:01 am

Hochschild Mining grows Brazil portfolio with Monte Do Carmo project

Hochschild already has an operating gold mine in Brazil, Mara Rosa, which reached commercial production in May.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2024 | 4:28 am

Manuka clears pathway for silver production with reserve estimate for Wonawinta

Total ore reserves at the are estimated at 4.8 million tonnes grading 53.8 grams per tonne of silver, containing 8.4 million oz.

Staff Writer | October 29, 2024 | 11:14 am

Andium receives $21.7 million funding backed by Aramco

Andium's solution combines AI-powered software with on-site sensors and cameras to provide a comprehensive, real-time solution for remote field monitoring.

Staff Writer | October 29, 2024 | 10:12 am

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