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Lab-grown ultra-uniform nanodiamonds now a reality

Ultra-uniform nanodiamonds are crucial for drug delivery, sensors and quantum computer processors.

Staff Writer | April 4, 2022 | 6:06 am

New Gold extends Rainy River mine life to 2031

Updated mine plans include the the conversion of an additional…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 4, 2022 | 6:02 am

Centerra Gold hands Kumtor mine to Kyrgyzstan, ending dispute

Out-of-court settlement calls for Centerra to yield control of the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 4, 2022 | 3:49 am

Bolivian senator, Indigenous representatives attacked by illegal miners

The illegal miners are operating near the Madidi National Park.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 3, 2022 | 12:13 pm

How plants support remediation efforts in areas affected by the Fundão dam disaster

Brazilian researchers found that Southern cattail is effective in mitigating…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 3, 2022 | 7:44 am

Botswana president says mining sector to shrink by nearly a quarter in 2020

Diamond exports from the world's second-biggest producer dropped 42% in the first nine months.

Reuters | November 9, 2020 | 9:10 am

Chilean mine group warns pending glacier bill could shut down deposits

Chile's world-leading copper industry could see some of its mines put out of business if an early stage bill to protect glaciers continues its march through Congress.

Reuters | November 9, 2020 | 8:19 am

People near Broken Hill mine in Zambia show high blood levels of lead, cadmium

Residents of Kabwe Town have high levels of toxic heavy metals and exhibit clinical symptoms of lead and cadmium toxicity.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 9, 2020 | 6:30 am

JX Nippon buys partner’s stake in Caserones copper mine

Move comes as partner Mitsui & Co. put up for sale its 22.63% stake in the loss-making mine and posted a $67 million loss from the Chile operation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 9, 2020 | 3:45 am

De Beers to close Damtshaa mine in Botswana

The miner produced 12.3 million carats in the first nine months of 2020, down 29% from the same period in 2019.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 6, 2020 | 8:32 am

Kirkland Lake’s results boosted by Detour mine

The mine, which Kirland gained through its acquisition of Detour Gold early this year, now accounts for more than 40% of the company’s 2020 free cash flow.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 6, 2020 | 7:30 am