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Signal Gold obtains environmental approval for Goldboro project in Nova Scotia

The Goldboro Phase 1 open pit is expected to produce 100,000 oz. of gold per year at an average grade of 2.26 g/t over an 11-year mine life.

Staff Writer | August 8, 2022 | 9:12 am

Imperial Metals’ Mount Polley restart facing budget shortfall

The company had previously aimed to reopen the mine operation…

Staff Writer | August 8, 2022 | 8:43 am

Uranium Energy wins race for UEX after sweetening bid

The US-based pure uranium player's offer for Canada’s UEX Corporation…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 8, 2022 | 7:13 am

Chilean authorities suspend Alcaparrosa’s operations due to giant sinkhole

Sernageomin said the decision to temporarily suspend Alcaparrosa’s operations was…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 7, 2022 | 11:34 am

BeMetals receives $5 million loan from B2Gold

BeMetals made its name in the gold sector by acquiring…

Staff Writer | August 5, 2022 | 9:06 am

Gemcorp, Endiama to develop Mulepe diamond project in Angola

Gemcorp will own 75% of the business and Endiama 25% and alongside with funding a pilot project, the London-based investment firm will oversee operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 10, 2021 | 4:03 am

Controversial UK coal mine under review over climate backlash

The Woodhouse Colliery would be the first new deep coal mine in the UK in three decades.

Bloomberg News | February 9, 2021 | 1:56 pm

Brazil group sues Norsk Hydro over alleged pollution

Some 40,000 Brazilians are bringing a group-action lawsuit in the Netherlands against Norwegian aluminum producer over alleged toxic waste pollution in northern Brazil.

Reuters | February 9, 2021 | 10:59 am

Impala Platinum sees earnings soar over 300%

Company expects half-year headline earnings to increase more than fourfold, buoyed by higher metals prices and a weaker rand.

Reuters | February 9, 2021 | 9:54 am

WTO delays ruling on US metal tariffs to second half of 2021

Decision gives president Joe Biden more time if he wishes to settle the disputes.

Reuters | February 9, 2021 | 9:47 am

Copper price hits eight-year high on US stimulus hopes

Metal prices rose again on Tuesday with investors weighing prospects for a fast-tracked stimulus package in the US.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 9, 2021 | 9:06 am

Alberta reinstates 1976 coal policy after public outcry

Alberta's Energy Minister Sonya Savage, said the government will consult with the public before making any changes to “modernize” its coal policy.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 9, 2021 | 8:47 am

Petra Diamonds probes new claims of human rights abuses in Tanzania

The diamond miner revealed results of an investigation into incidents involving security operations at its Williamson mine between November 2020 and January 2021.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 9, 2021 | 7:13 am

Stevens Gold expands Millennium property in Arizona

The Canadian miner said new claims were staked to encapsulate high gold assays from rock samples described in historic exploration reports.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 9, 2021 | 6:06 am

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