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Most rescue efforts suspended at Russian gold mine due to collapse risk

The Pioneer gold mine, one of Russia's largest, is in the Amur region which borders China.

Reuters | March 27, 2024 | 1:55 am

Video: Eldorado Gold geared for growth as Skouries build progresses

Eldorado expects its production profile to swell about 45% over…

Northern Miner Staff | March 26, 2024 | 2:29 pm

Star Diamond acquires Rio Tinto’s 75% interest in the Fort à la Corne diamond project

Star Diamond now owns 100% of the project in central Saskatchewan.

Staff Writer | March 26, 2024 | 1:40 pm

EarthLabs expands with Frankfurt listing

EarthLabs owns CEO.CA, the largest social media platform for mining…

Staff Writer | March 26, 2024 | 10:45 am

Canada watchdog says human rights abuses likely occurred at a Dynasty Gold mine in China

In a report, the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise recommended…

Reuters | March 26, 2024 | 7:35 am

Pinnacle Minerals expands Canadian lithium footprint

It is acquiring a 75% stake in the Adina East lithium project in the battery metals-rich James Bay region of Quebec.

Staff Writer | December 21, 2023 | 3:46 am

Platinum miners’ underground protest in South Africa goes on

Impala Platinum has stated that an underground protest at the Bafokeng Rasimone mine remains unresolved, with more than 2,000 workers still below the surface.

Bloomberg News | December 20, 2023 | 8:13 am

Screen-printed, paper-based electrodes key to detecting heavy metals in humans, the environment

Miniaturized electrochemical sensors prove effective in detecting toxic heavy metals in humans and natural environments.

Staff Writer | December 20, 2023 | 6:06 am

Antofagasta goes ahead with $4.4 billion Centinela expansion

The second concentrator will add 170,000 tonnes of copper-equivalent a year to the miner's overall production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 20, 2023 | 6:05 am

Saturn Resources buys Shanta Gold for $180m

As part of the deal, Shanta will leave the AIM exchange, the London market for small and medium size firms, where it has been since 2005.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 20, 2023 | 3:56 am

Blue Lagoon, Lake Babine Nation ink deal to start underground mining at Dome Mountain

The project contains an estimated measured resource of 135,000 tonnes grading 10.32 g/t gold and 57.31 g/t silver.

Staff Writer | December 19, 2023 | 12:29 pm

Fortescue settles sexual harassment dispute in A$1.4 million deal

The workplace safety watchdog has dropped 34 charges against the iron ore producer for failing to provide requested documents.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 19, 2023 | 9:00 am

Genetically modified bugs may help the US recover REEs from e-waste

The bacterium Vibrio natriegens could help optimize the efficiency of the purification of rare earth elements found in smartphones and other electronics.

Staff Writer | December 19, 2023 | 6:06 am

Centamin grows Sukari gold reserves for third straight year

The Egyptian mine's reserves reached 5.8 million oz. this year, a 10% increase from the 5.3 million oz. estimate in the life of mine plan.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 19, 2023 | 5:53 am

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