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Solaris strikes deal with Ecuadorian Indigenous organization, other groups complain

ComplaInt before Canadian authorities claims the miner moved forward with the Warintza project, which overlaps Shuar Arutam-titled territory, despite the community’s opposition.

Staff Writer | March 3, 2024 | 2:45 am

Well-connected streams more effective at reducing presence of toxic metals from upstream mining – study

Streams with ample connections to shallow groundwater flow paths are…

Staff Writer | March 1, 2024 | 5:30 am

Golden Minerals pulls plug on Velardeña two months after mining restart

The company said it will now evaluate potential alternatives for…

Staff Writer | February 29, 2024 | 8:55 am

Sweden to remove uranium ban

The Nordic country’s government under Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson intends…

Colin McClelland | February 27, 2024 | 4:30 pm

Canada Rare Earth sets up supply operations in the DRC

The initial startup supply will be sourced from local artisanal…

Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 2:26 pm

Fierce community opposition to copper, lithium projects threatens energy transition

Resource nationalism has ignited high-profile disputes in recent weeks, including First Quantum’s struggles in Panama and lithium miners' in Portugal.

MINING.COM Editor | November 10, 2023 | 3:48 am

Jiangxi Copper boosts stake in First Quantum

The Chinese miner grew its interest in First Quantum to 18.5% from 18.3%, after buying a total of 1.35 million shares this week.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 9, 2023 | 10:01 am

Li-Metal produces first batch of lithium metal ingots from scrap

Li-Metal’s reprocessing and casting technology reconfigures scrap lithium from sources such as lithium foil producers into ingots that may be used for anode production.

Staff Writer | November 9, 2023 | 5:00 am

Canada announces $4 million funding to support international governance in mining

Canada’s investment will serve as core funding to the operations of the IGF Secretariat.

Staff Writer | November 8, 2023 | 4:24 pm

Rio Tinto, Codelco partner to find more copper in Chile

Through their Nuevo Cobre joint venture, the miners will explore and potentially develop copper assets in the top producing country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2023 | 6:13 am

Scientists propose plan to improve confidence in hydrogen-fueled vehicles

A predictive model is being proposed to let station operators know in advance when a problem might occur and minimize any disruptions.

Staff Writer | November 8, 2023 | 5:15 am

Lucapa finds Angola mine’s second-largest diamond

The find of the 235-carat type IIa diamond at Lulo comes barely a week after Lucapa dug up a 208-carat rock at the same mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2023 | 3:40 am

Embattled Scotgold Resources ready to go into administration

The owner of Cononish, Scotland's only operating gold and silver mine, has failed to secured investors to continue in business.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2023 | 3:41 am

Taseko raises additional $100 million for Florence copper project

Tarus Mining Royalty Fund will contribute $50 million toward a royalty and Société Générale will provide a $50 million secured debt facility.

Staff Writer | November 6, 2023 | 10:51 am

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