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Aluminum ‘on steroids’ may be copper’s next competitor

PNNL researchers are working to increase the conductivity of aluminum, making it economically competitive with copper.

Staff Writer | July 3, 2022 | 6:39 am

Osisko Development’s San Antonio gold project in Mexico hosts million-ounce resource

The San Antonio project is a past-producing oxide copper mine that…

Staff Writer | June 30, 2022 | 11:19 am

Copper price heads for biggest quarterly plunge since 2011

"We still see metals falling as a recession in the…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 30, 2022 | 8:08 am

Petra Diamonds’ latest sale crowns “strong” year

The miner saw prices for its rough diamonds climb 7.7%…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 30, 2022 | 5:51 am

Post Noront takeover, Wyloo gets to work on Ring of Fire assets

After emerging victorious from the “fierce battle” with BHP and…

Alisha Hiyate | June 29, 2022 | 11:28 am

Osisko’s Windfall could be in production by 2024 – analysis

Since completing the longest diamond drill hole (3,467 metres) in Canadian history in January, company has continued to release a steady stream of news – despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 25, 2020 | 11:52 am

Alexco produces first concentrate at Keno Hill silver mine in Yukon

Company has successfully commissioned the mill at its Keno Hill silver mine in the Yukon, with production of initial concentrates underway.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 25, 2020 | 11:50 am

Wesdome confirms Kiena zone continuity, restarts mill ahead of resource update

Overall, muck and chip samples suggest good correlation of the underground mineralization with the block model.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 25, 2020 | 11:32 am

Komatsu introduces redesigned LHDs for hard rock mining

With a new chassis, powertrain and operator cabin, Komatsu’s brand new WX07 7-tonne LHD has been designed from the ground up to […]

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 25, 2020 | 11:30 am

Fund warns Turquoise Hill over troubled Oyu Tolgoi

The mine is Rio’s biggest copper growth project, but it has faced geological challenges and legal setbacks.

Bruno Venditti | November 25, 2020 | 11:26 am

Mexico mulls reviving plans for nature reserve in mining district

Proposal seeks to set a semi-arid desert biosphere reserve covering 2.58Mha across eight municipalities of the Zacatecas state.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 25, 2020 | 10:15 am

Hudbay Minerals’ 777 mine back at full tilt

While Q4 production and sales volumes will be impacted, the miner still expects the Manitoba business unit to achieve its 2020 targets.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 25, 2020 | 7:03 am

Women in Mining report receives record nominations in 2020

The names of over 600 women from 60 countries were submitted to be included in the “100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining” book.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 25, 2020 | 6:23 am

Mexico approves Minera Alamos’ environmental statement for La Fortuna gold project

The company now has all the key federal approvals necessary for the construction of a commercial-scale mine at the La Fortuna site.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 25, 2020 | 6:20 am

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