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Iron ore price rises on Russia-Ukraine supply risks

Russia accounts for an estimated 10% of global steel trade.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 1, 2022 | 8:29 pm

Torex Gold’s Media Luna resources up by nearly a quarter

The asset’s updated mineral resource estimate is now 4.39m gold-equivalent…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 1, 2022 | 6:51 am

Holistic approach to EV charging infrastructure brings green future closer – report

A report by IDTechEx estimates that there will be 18.7…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 1, 2022 | 5:05 am

Rusal halts alumina shipments from Ukraine

The move by the world’s top aluminium producer outside China,…

MINING.COM Editor | February 28, 2022 | 9:44 am

Iron ore price rises as Russia-Ukraine conflict stokes supply concerns

While Russia and Ukraine are not major suppliers of iron…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 28, 2022 | 8:34 am

Centerra Gold Kyrgyzstan office hit by protests

The company’s subsidiary, Kumtor Gold, is the country’s biggest gold miner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 7, 2020 | 3:45 am

Solgold shares up 10% on Blanca drilling update

Drill rig arrived at Cerro Quiroz, as crews prepare to recommence drilling at the project, located approximately 8km of SolGold's flagship Alpala deposit.

Bruno Venditti | October 6, 2020 | 9:58 am

Centerra keeps Kumtor mine running despite political unrest

Shares of Centerra Gold plunged 12.2% as it continues to monitor the situation.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 6, 2020 | 9:31 am

Kaz Minerals suspends operations at Kyrgyz

The company has suspended production at its Bozymchak mine amid post-election unrest in the Central Asian nation.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 6, 2020 | 8:55 am

Canadian “flawless” diamond sets online record of $15.7m at auction

The buyer, an unnamed Japanese man, bought the stone for his second daughter and has already renamed it after her — The Maiko Star.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2020 | 4:15 pm

Union rejects Lundin offer at Candelaria mine, strike chances raised

The company or workers can still request government mediation to try to reach an agreement.

Reuters | October 5, 2020 | 4:05 pm

Maduro government wins UK appeal over Venezuelan gold

A British appeals court reversed a lower court ruling that the UK had unequivocally recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president.

Bloomberg News | October 5, 2020 | 11:12 am

Brazil’s VP Mourão says mining in indigenous lands is legal, but needs regulation

Hamilton Mourão said that Brazil should map the resources of the Amazon rainforest by allowing exploration in order to draw private investment.

Reuters | October 5, 2020 | 8:19 am

Eldorado Gold allowed to test drilling in northern Greece

The company will conduct test drilling at its Mavres Petres deposit, part of its Stratoni silver-lead-zinc mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2020 | 7:47 am

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