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Permitting delays impact British Columbia projects valued at C$38 billion, AME says

British Columbia's exploration sector has over 60 critical mineral projects waiting for permits.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | November 19, 2024 | 11:56 am

Peru copper output edges down 1% in September

The monthly drop in production was mainly due to lower…

Reuters | November 19, 2024 | 9:57 am

Troilus Gold advances project financing with additional LOIs for $500m

In May, the company produced a feasibility study that demonstrated…

Staff Writer | November 19, 2024 | 9:08 am

BHP to spend up to $14 billion on Chilean copper expansion

BHP plans to invest $7.3 billion to $9.8 billion in…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 19, 2024 | 6:19 am

Sayona, Piedmont to create lithium giant in $623m merger

Deal creates North America’s largest hard rock lithium miner, which…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 19, 2024 | 3:40 am

Mineral Resources paid rent of entities tied to managing director Ellison

The company’s internal probe into Ellison found that he did not act with integrity when he financially benefited from payments made to companies owned by him.

Bloomberg News | November 14, 2024 | 4:41 pm

Union files complaint against Orla Mining, alleging violation of worker rights in Mexico

The complaint is only the second of its kind made from Canada using CUSMA’s RRM process since the trade deal came into force in 2020.

Staff Writer | November 14, 2024 | 12:20 pm

Brazilian court clears BHP, Vale and Samarco of charges in 2015 dam disaster

A court in Belo Horizonte ruled that state prosecutors failed to prove that "individual actions" directly contributed to the collapse of the dam.

Staff Writer | November 14, 2024 | 9:55 am

Military Metals acquires past-producing antimony project in Nevada

The Last Chance property is situated in Nye county, Nevada, 11 miles west of the Round Mountain gold mine operated by Kinross.

Staff Writer | November 14, 2024 | 8:30 am

Resolute CEO still held in Mali, diplomatic sources say, as shares suspended

The Malian military junta is seeking at least $161 million from the company to settle a tax dispute.

Reuters | November 14, 2024 | 7:01 am

Hummingbird says Pasofino Gold sale in the works

Hummingbird 's 53%-owned subsidiary Pasofino Gold is now in talks with an unnamed interested party on a non-exclusive basis.

Staff Writer | November 14, 2024 | 6:47 am

Antofagasta unveils South America’s first hydrogen train

Antofagasta is deploying the hydrogen-powered locomotive as part of efforts to reduce fossil fuel reliance and greenhouse gas emissions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 14, 2024 | 4:11 am

Deep sea mining risks over $560 billion in countries’ annual export earnings — report

Even in optimal scenarios, the activity would generate only $6.25 million in tax revenue for countries involved, says Planet Tracker.

MINING.COM Editor | November 14, 2024 | 1:00 am

Abitibi Metals boosts resource by 62% at B26 polymetallic deposit in Quebec

Indicated resources increased to 11.3 million tonnes from 6.9 Mt.

Staff Writer | November 13, 2024 | 4:28 pm

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