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Iron ore price plunges nearly 9% on demand woes

The most-traded iron ore on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange for September delivery tumbled almost 11%.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 25, 2022 | 9:06 am

Fewer rare earths needed for permanent magnets

Korean researchers developed rare-earth-saving permanent magnets.

Staff Writer | April 25, 2022 | 6:06 am

Kinross sells Chirano gold mine in Ghana to Asante in $225m deal

Kinross has agreed to sell its 90% interest in the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 25, 2022 | 3:51 am

Chile constitution drafters reject mining-adverse proposal

The 52 articles rejected sought tightening up the protection of…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2022 | 8:41 am

Codelco to create mining carbon footprint calculator

The free tool, to be available in the second half…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2022 | 3:53 am

Politician supporting Pan American Silver’s Argentina project in hot water over anti-mining comments

The governor of Chubut is being blasted on social media for changing his mind over mining in the province.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 22, 2020 | 12:00 pm

Search for last miner trapped at Gamsberg goes on, mining halted

The search continues and mining activity remains suspended at Gamsberg.

Reuters | November 22, 2020 | 10:09 am

New tool predicts the flow of groundwater in abandoned coal mines

The solution uses stacks of satellite images of the same location taken every few days and allows for picking up even the slightest topographical changes over time.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 22, 2020 | 7:23 am

Union at Antofagasta’s Centinela preparing to vote for strike

Union chief says contract offer will likely be rejected.

Reuters | November 20, 2020 | 12:10 pm

Copper price soars to highest since 2014 on vaccine hopes

As coronavirus infections surge worldwide, fears of further near-term supply disruptions are also fueling gains.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 20, 2020 | 12:07 pm

Great Atlantic shares jump on Newfoundland results

Company has confirmed a zone of gold soil geochemical anomalies in the southwest region of its Golden Promise gold Property.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 20, 2020 | 11:09 am

PEA puts Beartrack-Arnett gold project on production track

The historic Idaho operation produced about 100,000 ounces of gold per year in 1990s.

Amanda Stutt | November 20, 2020 | 11:07 am

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Gold price to hit $2,300 next year on inflation risks, zinc price soars as Vedanta halts Gamsberg mine after accident, Dominion Diamond Mines to restart Ekati.

MINING.com Editor | November 20, 2020 | 9:43 am

Paulson calls meeting to reshuffle Midas Gold’s board

Paulson said it will also advocate moving Midas' listing and headquarters to the US.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 20, 2020 | 7:06 am

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