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Russia’s biggest gold producer’s largest shareholder donates 100% of shares

Polyus said Wandle Holdings donated shares to the Fund for support of Islamic foundations.

Staff Writer | May 17, 2022 | 12:52 pm

Champion Iron acquires pellet plant in Quebec, partners with international steelmaker on FS

According to Champion, the pellet plant could provide the company…

Staff Writer | May 17, 2022 | 9:55 am

i-80 Gold to trade on New York Stock Exchange

CEO Ewan Downie says listing will provide enhanced access to…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 17, 2022 | 3:58 am

The LME boss has a plan to catch the next big short

The London Metal Exchange’s demand for details of private deals…

Bloomberg News | May 16, 2022 | 3:04 pm

Horizons Copper ETF ready to trade on the TSX

The Copper Producers Index ETF targets the copper mining industry…

Henry Lazenby | May 16, 2022 | 1:35 pm

Mexican President said mining companies cannot refuse to pay taxes

Andrés Manuel López Obrador reminded miners that, since March, the Constitution forbids tax waivers and exemptions.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 6, 2020 | 3:29 pm

Protests in Peru affecting transport of copper concentrate from Las Bambas

Three different organizations in Peru have set up blockades along the corridor used by Las Bambas to transport its product and receive supplies.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 6, 2020 | 1:33 pm

Mine ponds cause toxic mercury pollution in the Peruvian Amazon

Over the past 35 years, there has been a 670% increase in the extent of pits in heavily mined watersheds.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 6, 2020 | 7:25 am

Coal mine accident in China’s Chongqing kills 23

The miners died after being trapped in a mine in the southwestern city of Chongqing.

Reuters | December 5, 2020 | 8:34 pm

Vale postpones sale of operations in New Caledonia

The miner has lost billions of dollars with the operation, located next to the Goro deposit.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 4, 2020 | 11:44 am

Vedanta’s Gamsberg mine stays shut as search continues for trapped worker

The mine shutdown has helped push prices for zinc.

Reuters | December 4, 2020 | 10:02 am

US Senate committee approves uranium reserve bill

Uranium from companies owned, controlled, or subject to jurisdictions in Russia or China are excluded from participating in the program.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 4, 2020 | 9:56 am

Lithium Americas’ Thacker Pass closer to production

The Nevada project is host to the largest known lithium resource in the US.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 4, 2020 | 9:49 am

BlackRock, Storebrand pressure Indian bank over coal mining loan

Shareholders of India’s largest bank are raising concerns about a proposed loan to Adani Enterprises Ltd. to help fund the opening of the controversial Carmichael coal mine in northern Australia.

Bloomberg News | December 4, 2020 | 9:10 am

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