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The history, and the future of British Columbia’s Brucejack mine

After a $2.8 billion deal late last year, the future looks bright for one of the highest grade gold mines in the world.

Amanda Stutt | January 3, 2022 | 12:40 pm

Ucore, Innovation Metals’ rare earths processing plant expected in Q1 2022

The plant is located in Kingston, Ontario.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 2, 2022 | 1:14 pm

Peru extends small-scale miners’ legalization process to 2024

Peaceful coexistence with artisanal miners may help big companies obtain…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | January 2, 2022 | 11:38 am

Brazil secures $21m in mining land auction

This was the fifth round of a larger tender process…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 31, 2021 | 11:42 am

Copper think tank signals how Chile’s new Constitution can boost the mining sector

The Centre for Copper and Mining Studies believes Chile’s mining…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 31, 2021 | 10:07 am

Iron hydroxide forms more easily on mineral surfaces than previously thought

Knowing the exact moment when iron hydroxide forms on quartz substrates can support water quality processes at acid mine drainage sites.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 30, 2020 | 6:20 am

Nouveau Monde Graphite commits to all-electric fleet at Canadian mine site

The miner is advancing the procurement process for its fleet and charging infrastructure through an international call for pre-qualification.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 30, 2020 | 6:15 am

US fund threatens Rio with legal action over Oyu Tolgoi

Pentwater Capital has joined the dispute over how to finance the underground copper project in Mongolia, with an "oppression" order warning.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2020 | 3:49 am

Dominican Minister of Mines dismisses rumours that link Barrick’s advanced payments to tailings dam approval

Minister Antonio Almonte said that the approval of the Pueblo Viejo tailings dam will depend on the results of a detailed environmental impact assessment.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 29, 2020 | 1:05 pm

Cobalt demand from battery industry expected to grow in the next five years – report

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence says that positive sentiment around battery demand for cobalt chemicals is outweighing the bearish sentiment around metal demand from traditional markets.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 29, 2020 | 11:00 am

Scientists find ideal conditions to produce high nickel-based batteries

The automotive industry has become interested in the use of high-Ni batteries for electric vehicles but their cathodes are prone to reactivity and instability when exposed to humidity.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 29, 2020 | 7:00 am