VIDEO: Critical minerals race driving resource nationalismJimena Blanco, chief analyst at Verisk Maplecroft, says that geopolitical tensions are causing major shifts in global mining policies.Staff Writer | December 17, 2024 | 12:10 pm
Brazilian authorities shut down Jaguar mine after tailings slideThe Turmalina mine was deemed an "unfeasible work environment" by…Staff Writer | December 17, 2024 | 9:15 am
Congo files criminal complaints against Apple in Europe over conflict mineralsInternational lawyers said that Apple uses minerals pillaged from Congo…Reuters | December 17, 2024 | 7:49 am
Exxaro said to have discussed acquiring South African manganese mine The Tshipi Borwa mine produced 3.3 million tonnes of ore in 2022, making it the country’s second-biggest producer in that year. Bloomberg News | December 12, 2024 | 10:29 am
Ukrainian steelmaker halts operation at coal mine in Donetsk The site produces around half of Metinvest’s total Ukrainian coal extraction volumes. Bloomberg News | December 12, 2024 | 9:58 am
Osisko Development’s Cariboo gold project nears shovel-ready status as all key permits secured Full-scale construction is expected to commence in the second half of 2025, once Osisko makes a final investment decision. Staff Writer | December 12, 2024 | 9:30 am
Talon Metals receives $2.47m funding for nickel extraction research The research will focus on the company's Tamarack project, which comprises an underground nickel-copper mine in central Minnesota and a battery mineral processing facility in North Dakota. Staff Writer | December 12, 2024 | 9:28 am
O3 Mining shares surge on $144m Agnico Eagle takeover offer The company’s main asset is its prefeasibility-stage Marban Alliance project near Val-d’Or, Quebec. Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | December 12, 2024 | 8:30 am
Global scramble for critical minerals fuelling protectionism Protectionism is rising across 72 nations as governments vie for critical minerals, Verisk Maplecroft research shows. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2024 | 3:37 am
How advanced coal technologies can provide cleaner energy – report Modern coal technologies have the ability to deliver global climate goals, FutureCoal says. Staff Writer | December 11, 2024 | 4:52 pm
Syrah Resources declares force majeure for graphite mine in Mozambique Mozambique has been rocked by protests against a disputed election since early October, with at least 100 fatalities reported. Bloomberg News | December 11, 2024 | 4:43 pm
Arbitration between Franco-Nevada, Panama moves to next stage Franco-Nevada had a streaming agreement with First Quantum to buy gold and copper from Cobre Panama. Reuters | December 11, 2024 | 12:53 pm