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Loulo-Gounkoto to keep going for years to come – Barrick CEO

Barrick said that the development of a third underground mine at the Loulo-Gounkoto complex is on track to start ore production from stoping in the second quarter of 2023.

Staff Writer | January 29, 2023 | 11:41 am

Mummified golden boy comes ‘back to life’ in Egypt

The recently studied mummy of a teenage boy of high…

Staff Writer | January 29, 2023 | 5:21 am

2023 is ‘likely to surprise’ us as much as 2022 did, finds White & Case survey

Inflation and geopolitics have overtaken ESG as the biggest concerns.

Henry Lazenby | January 26, 2023 | 1:32 pm

How wildcat mining is behind the Yanomami crisis in Brazil

The Brazilian government has declared a public health emergency for…

Bruno Venditti | January 26, 2023 | 11:55 am

Flexible copper sensor can detect heavy metals in sweat

Heavy metals are present in batteries, cosmetics, food and other…

Staff Writer | January 24, 2023 | 6:30 am

Greenland Ruby secures $18 million financing

Funds will enable the rubies and sapphires miner to accelerate growth plans by starting exploration in other license areas.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 28, 2021 | 10:00 am

Minnesota Supreme Court orders new hearing in PolyMet copper mine dispute

The state's top court ordered the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to hold a new hearing regarding permits for a tailings dam facility at the proposed mine.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 28, 2021 | 9:31 am

Ghana sends in army to enforce mining ban near rivers and lakes

Pollution from mining has contaminated water sources across the country with mercury and heavy metals, raising the costs of water treatment.

Reuters | April 28, 2021 | 7:41 am

Northern Dynasty releases ESG report for Pebble project

Report comes as Northern Dynasty awaits the results of an appeal to the US government decision to block the Alaska project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 28, 2021 | 7:00 am

Copper prices set Teck profit on fire — up 247% in Q1

Canada’s largest diversified miner has also benefited from higher prices of zinc and blended bitumen.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 28, 2021 | 3:44 am

Boliden wary of pandemic risks after Q1 profit jumps

Operating profit rose to $332 million from $170 million a year earlier.

Reuters | April 27, 2021 | 7:45 am

Ontario budget lends helping hand to mining industry

The Ontario government is launching a new program to fund junior exploration in the province and upping financial support for the Ontario Mine Rescue program.

Kelsey Rolfe, Special to The Northern Miner | April 27, 2021 | 6:51 am

Barrick readies to open Loulo-Gounkoto underground mine

The miner has also started a prefeasibility study for an underground operation at Loulo 3 and a large open pit at Yalea South.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2021 | 6:40 am

Two-wheelers to play big role in EV market share growth – report

IDTechEx says that when countries like India mention ambitious electrification targets, they are referring to the electrification of two-wheelers and micro-mobility, not cars.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 27, 2021 | 6:09 am

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