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Diamond miners face turning point amid weak prices — report

McKinsey & Co. consultants say current downturn presents significant challenges, but it also offers a chance for reinvention.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 26, 2024 | 9:23 am

Macquarie fined by UK after metals trader books false trades

The firm’s London metals desk was able to book 426…

Bloomberg News | November 26, 2024 | 8:04 am

Saudi Arabia secures $9 billion in new mining deals

Investment agreement is one of nine metals and mining deals,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 26, 2024 | 3:51 am

Peru’s small miners block highways, camp outside Congress demanding registry extension

Analyst says that there are strong competing interests between Congress…

Reuters | November 25, 2024 | 1:42 pm

BC First Nation seeks court order over Seabridge’s KSM project

The Tsetsaut Skii km Lax Ha Nation wants the province…

Staff Writer | November 25, 2024 | 9:59 am

Mining associations unveil effort to simplify sector’s ESG standards

The new program, called the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative, aims to simplify the current mining standards.

Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 10:53 am

Colombia mining group warns government decree puts sector at risk

The decree, published at the beginning of this year, allows Colombia's environment ministry to declare areas as natural resource reserve zones for a five-year period.

Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 8:58 am

Economic growth the main driver of long-term gold price, WGC research suggests

According to a new study by the World Gold Council, existing models for estimating gold’s expected returns may have understated its real long-term value.

Staff Writer | October 17, 2024 | 8:41 am

Equinox Gold stock takes hit on lowered production guidance for Greenstone mine

Equinox has now adjusted Greenstone's 2024 gold production guidance from 175,000-205,000 oz. to 110,000-130,000 oz.

Staff Writer | October 17, 2024 | 8:27 am

Vision Blue grants Cornish Metals £7 million backing

Cornish Metals is getting closer to reopening the past-producing South Crofty tin mine in the UK.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 17, 2024 | 5:03 am

Adriatic Metals appoints Laura Tyler as CEO

Tyler was chief technical officer at BHP, and held leadership roles at the Olympic Dam, Cannington, and Ekati underground mines.

Staff Writer | October 17, 2024 | 3:42 am

Alaska Energy Metals explores hydrogen resource potential at Angliers project in Quebec

Recent soil gas sample data released by adjacent claim owner Quebec Innovative Materials Corporation illustrates the potential for hydrogen accumulations.

Staff Writer | October 16, 2024 | 4:18 pm

Blue Moon shareholder battle spotlights shades of grey in junior market

Lack of transparency and lost capital are a lesson for junior mining investors.

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | October 16, 2024 | 3:40 pm

Atlas Materials, 6K Energy sign processing and refining MOU to develop EV battery supply chain

US-based Atlas last year raised $27 million for its nickel technology and said it aims to launch production at sites in Canada or the US by 2027 at commercial scale.

Staff Writer | October 16, 2024 | 2:26 pm

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