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Ever heard of medieval zwischgold?

Zwischgold was used for gilding sculptures in the late Middle Ages.

Staff Writer | October 12, 2022 | 7:33 am

Resolute Mining inks deal for up to 80% of African Gold project in Mali

Earn-in agreement with African Gold allows Resolute to earn a majority…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 12, 2022 | 4:19 am

Burkina Faso miners say operations unaffected following second military coup of 2022

Burkina Faso is Africa’s fourth-largest gold producer, and gold makes…

Henry Lazenby | October 11, 2022 | 12:43 pm

Asante Gold conditionally approved for Toronto venture exchange listing

The move is expected to increase the company's liquidity and…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 11, 2022 | 7:55 am

New environmentally friendly method to extract metals from Li-ion batteries launched in Canada

Toronto-based researchers are using supercritical fluid extraction to recover metals…

Staff Writer | October 11, 2022 | 5:05 am

Northam Platinum winds up Zambezi Black economic deal

The company said that it would buy back all preference shares from its Black economic empowerment vehicle, Zambezi Platinum, four years ahead of its 10-year maturation date.

Reuters | March 24, 2021 | 11:10 am

Indian police charge 71 anti-Vedanta protesters over 2018 violence

Police opened fire to beat back the protesters in the southern seaside town of Thoothukudi where 13 people were killed, causing national outrage and the subsequent closure of the Sterlite Copper plant.

Reuters | March 24, 2021 | 11:03 am

Mexico eyes bigger role in lithium, sees speculation in mining concessions

Earlier this month, Lopez Obrador said his government was studying a proposal by a lawmaker in his ruling party to nationalize lithium production.

Reuters | March 24, 2021 | 11:01 am

Lucara completes mandate for Karowe expansion

The existing open pit operation is expected to wind down by 2025.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 24, 2021 | 9:43 am

Cornish Metals granted key permit for United Downs

Cornwall mineral authority’s concession of development rights will allow Cornish Metal to begin drilling at the copper-tin project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 24, 2021 | 9:23 am

Taseko wins court battle over Florence copper project

The appeals court upheld Florence Copper's right to mine its property within the town, and confirmed the awarding of $1.7 million in legal fees and costs to Florence Copper.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 24, 2021 | 9:16 am