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Copper price retreats on concern over rate hikes, China demand

US business activity unexpectedly rebounded to an eight-month high in February.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 22, 2023 | 9:40 am

Only rare earths miner in US to bypass China in supply deal with Sumitomo

MP Materials, owner of the Mountain Pass mine in California,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2023 | 5:53 am

Rio Tinto halves dividend on 41% annual profit drop

Rio's bottom line was hit by weaker iron ore prices…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2023 | 3:33 am

Rio Tinto partners with BMW for low-carbon aluminum supply

Aluminum will come from Rio Tinto's hydro-powered operations in Canada…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 21, 2023 | 7:25 am

Teck Resources to become Teck Metals as it spins off coal unit

Teck's multibillion-dollar steelmaking coal unit will be an independent publicly-listed…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 21, 2023 | 3:38 am

Four agreements signed at first pre-consultation for Pan American Silver’s Escobal mine

One of the agreements calls for an independent investigator to carry out a study on the cultural and spiritual impact of the Escobal mine on the Xinka people.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 23, 2021 | 2:27 pm

Government plays key role in water, waste, biodiversity management of mining sector – report

The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development says successful environmental management across the mine life cycle depends on strong legal frameworks, regulations, and policies.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 23, 2021 | 12:38 pm

Eco-friendly chemicals improve metal recoveries from froth flotation

A biodegradable cellulose-based compound proves to be more effective in separating metals than oil-based commercial frothers.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 23, 2021 | 7:25 am

USA Rare Earth to take 80% stake in Round Top project in Texas

Round Top is probably the largest heavy rare earths deposit in the world outside of China, says USA Rare Earth CEO Pini Althaus.

MINING.com Editor | May 21, 2021 | 12:46 pm

Poland furious after EU court orders halt of major coal mine

The EU tribunal ordered Poland to halt lignite extraction from the Turow mine, owned by state-controlled PGE.

Bloomberg News | May 21, 2021 | 9:04 am

Greenland’s new mining minister backs Bluejay project

The ruling Inuit Ataqatigiit party has taken an anti-radioactive-element stance, but has publicly stated that it is pro-mining.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 21, 2021 | 8:00 am

Centerra sues ex director over Kumtor mine expropriation

Company alleges the new mine manager conspired to steal Kumtor while he was a director.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 21, 2021 | 3:55 am

Fujimori looks to speed up projects to tap copper riches in Peru

Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori would support energy and mining projects if elected, a campaign adviser said.

Bloomberg News | May 20, 2021 | 7:53 pm

Copper price rebounds, commodity demand signals “firing on all cylinders”

Recent weakening "still consistent with noise,” TD Securities analysts say.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 20, 2021 | 11:00 am

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