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Solaris Resources inks fresh deal with Ecuador communities

The improved agreement, inked by the Warints and Yawi people, emphasizes constructive dialogue and collaboration with local groups.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 18, 2024 | 3:15 am

Biden – and steelmakers – promise US Steel will stay American

US Steel Corp has agreed to be bought by Japan's…

Reuters | April 17, 2024 | 12:06 pm

Arrests made, charges laid in largest gold heist in Canadian history

Police investigated the heist last April at the country’s busiest…

Staff Writer | April 17, 2024 | 11:07 am

Zambia copper mines hit by state utility’s warning of power cuts

The southern African nation, which relies on hydropower for 85%…

Bloomberg News | April 17, 2024 | 5:29 am

Rio Tinto to favour development over acquisition of copper mines — exec

Copper boss Bold Baatar says Rio's goal of producing 1…

MINING.COM Editor | April 17, 2024 | 3:49 am

At least six killed, dozens missing in a southern Philippines landslide

The landslide happened on Tuesday night outside a gold mining site in the town of Maco.

Reuters | February 7, 2024 | 8:32 am

Pilbara Minerals upgrades offtake deal with Chengxin Lithium

Pilbara will supply Chengxin 85,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate in 2024, followed by 150,000 tonnes in both 2025 and 2026.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2024 | 5:03 am

Ivanhoe, Trafigura to be first users of Lobito Atlantic Railway Corridor

They will ship copper, cobalt and other critical minerals and metals from mines in the DRC to Angola’s port of Lobito via rail.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2024 | 3:50 am

Tanzania backs SilverCorp takeover of OreCorp

Decision paves the way for the Canadian miner to complete the acquisition of OreCorp and its flagship Nyanzaga gold project in Tanzania.

Staff Writer | February 6, 2024 | 9:33 am

De Beers expands presence in Angola’s diamond sector

The world’s largest diamond miner by volume has inked agreements with Angola to boost diamond production and exploration.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2024 | 5:22 am

Piedmont Lithium cuts 27% of workforce as prices plunge

The miner, which has a joint venture operation in Canada and a project in Ghana, aims to achieve about $10 million in annual savings.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2024 | 3:45 am

Avino Silver & Gold reports improved economics for oxide tailing project in Mexico

The life of the project has increased by two years, the silver production has increased almost 3 million oz., and the gold production has more than doubled.

Staff Writer | February 5, 2024 | 9:06 am

NextSource to reach full production at Molo graphite mine by July

The Madagascar mine is expected to achieve nameplate capacity of 17,000 tonnes of graphite concentrate per year.

Staff Writer | February 5, 2024 | 7:59 am

New process turns scrap aluminum into usable construction materials

Twisted aluminum mesh, banged-up bicycle frames and used car parts languishing in junk yards could gain new life as building structures.

Staff Writer | February 5, 2024 | 6:06 am

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