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Teck says Elkview outage to cost 1.5 million tonnes in coal production

The Elkview steelmaking coal mine will remain halted for one to two months due to a structural failure of the plant feed conveyor belt.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 21, 2022 | 3:16 am

Artemis Gold kicks off site works at Blackwater project in British Columbia

Project construction was approved in the summer of 2021, nearly…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 20, 2022 | 5:57 am

Scientists take giant step toward developing room-temperature superconductors

“This has been one of the Holy Grails of problems…

Staff Writer | September 20, 2022 | 5:05 am

Bluestone Resources says Guatemala anti-mining referendum illegal

It said outcome unlikely to be enforced and stressed the…

Staff Writer | September 20, 2022 | 3:43 am

Fitch: Copper price to regain March peaks in 2027

Research company slashes its 2023 copper price forecast and predicts…

Frik Els | September 19, 2022 | 2:33 pm

Former Anglo American boss Cynthia Carroll joins Glencore board

Carroll is the third female to become executive director at the Swiss miner and commodities trader.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2021 | 9:03 am

Samarco dam claimants to take BHP class action to UK Court of Appeal

A High Court judge in Manchester refused on Friday to allow the claimants to appeal against his November ruling.

Reuters | February 2, 2021 | 8:51 am

Laurentian starts court proceeding for formal restructuring under CCAA

The first phase of the restructuring is expected to take three months, and is anticipated to result in a new framework for the institution.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 2, 2021 | 8:49 am

Silver price plunges nearly 10% as Reddit rally reverses

Silver futures on the Comex were down 8%, priced at $26.87 an ounce on Tuesday morning.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 2, 2021 | 8:21 am

Experts warn of brewing space mining war among US, China and Russia

China and Russia are joining forces to keep America's increasing attempts to dominate extra-terrestrial commerce at bay.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2021 | 7:05 am

Rio Tinto ready for winter drilling at Janice Lake

Rio Tinto Exploration Canada mobilized two drills and will focus on the Rafuse target and the Jansem prospect.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 2, 2021 | 6:10 am

Gem Diamonds ends 2020 with a bang as demand improves

It emerged as one of the few miners to record revenue growth, driven by a sharp recovery in prices and sales during the second half of 2020.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2021 | 3:58 am

Golden Minerals pours first gold at Rodeo in Mexico

Mining at Rodeo kicked off in mid-January after the company received the final environmental permits for the project in mid-November 2020.

Northern Miner Staff | February 1, 2021 | 2:59 pm

India cuts import tax on gold, industry expects drop in smuggling

India cut import duties on gold and silver to 7.5% from 12.5%, but imposed a 2.5% cess - a separate tax - on the imports.

Reuters | February 1, 2021 | 12:12 pm

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