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Zimplats to cap job cuts at 1% of workforce, CEO says

Zimbabwe's biggest platinum producer announced in March it was offering voluntary job cuts.

Reuters | April 10, 2024 | 7:59 am

Video: EY analyst warns of growing industry pushback against ESG scoring

The mining industry is re-evaluating ESG benchmarking due to its…

Northern Miner Staff | April 9, 2024 | 9:05 am

Hecla’s silver output jumps 43% with Lucky Friday at full tilt

The Idaho silver mine, which is Hecla’s third-largest producer, yielded…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 9, 2024 | 8:41 am

Karelian says Finland asset likely to hold more coloured diamonds

The Irish explorer said the samples were taken in the…

Staff Writer | April 9, 2024 | 6:01 am

Vietnam to invest $7.3bn to boost alumina, aluminum production

The investment will go to two bauxite exploration projects and…

Reuters | April 9, 2024 | 4:18 am

AME Roundup: BC’s first critical minerals strategy has some asking: ‘Is it enough?’

The strategy aims to tackle obstacles impeding project development and workforce stability.

Henry Lazenby | January 23, 2024 | 11:40 am

Lamborghini interested in cobalt-free battery developed at MIT

MIT researchers have designed a new lithium-ion battery whose cathode doesn’t use cobalt or nickel.

Staff Writer | January 23, 2024 | 6:06 am

Endeavour Mining’s second-biggest gold mine hit by strike

Access road to the Houndé mine in Burkina Faso is blocked, adding a fresh challenge to the Canadian miner that recently fired its CEO.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2024 | 5:47 am

Codelco secures first lithium asset with Australian firm buy

The A$385 million ($254 million) acquisition of Lithium Power International hands Codelco the Maricunga lithium project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2024 | 3:48 am

VIDEO: TNM’s Vaccaro kicks off Canadian Mining Hall of Fame

This year’s event welcomed five eminent personalities: William Roscoe and John Postle, David Bell, Ross Lawrence, and Eric Sprott, into the esteemed ranks of the CMHF.

Alisha Hiyate | January 22, 2024 | 9:48 am

Barrick hails new airport terminal, mines revival in Tanzania

The $384,000 terminal, built at the closed Buzwagi gold mine, will serve more than 200 passengers at a time, compared with 25 previously.

Staff Writer | January 22, 2024 | 3:57 am

Mexican MP asks for prior consultation principle to be added to new Mining Law

Left-wing MP Mary Carmen Bernal presented an initiative before the Mexican Parliament to make prior consultation mandatory in the new Mining Law.

Staff Writer | January 21, 2024 | 12:25 pm

Transnet partially restores service on coal export line

Two lines have been out of service since Sunday morning after two trains collided.

Reuters | January 19, 2024 | 7:06 am

Barrick Gold denies meeting First Quantum in Panama

The gold miner said Pueblo Viejo's president, Juana Barceló, did not travel to Panama or meet with First Quantum officials.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 19, 2024 | 5:18 am

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