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New process turns scrap aluminum into usable construction materials

Twisted aluminum mesh, banged-up bicycle frames and used car parts languishing in junk yards could gain new life as building structures.

Staff Writer | February 5, 2024 | 6:06 am

Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals says Zambia copper find largest in a century

It estimates the Mingomba project, in the northern Copperbelt province,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2024 | 4:03 am

Argentinian, German officials meet to discuss critical minerals

An Argentinian delegation travelled to Germany to promote the country’s…

Staff Writer | February 4, 2024 | 7:06 am

Peruvian government unveils platform to expedite exploration permits

Officials from the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines met…

Staff Writer | February 4, 2024 | 5:45 am

British Columbia coalfields could become critical minerals source – report

Coal deposits are known to be a potential source of…

Staff Writer | February 2, 2024 | 3:26 pm

B2Gold grabs AngloGold’s stake in Colombian project

The $60 million deal comes after the two partners tried, and failed, to find a third party to take over Gramalote earlier this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 18, 2023 | 3:53 am

Venezuelan government searches for culprits following deadly clash between military, illegal miners

A recent clash between soldiers and illegal miners in Venezuelan’s Amazon ended up with two people dead and six injured.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 17, 2023 | 12:35 pm

Pensana confirms rare earth mineralization at Angola project

The Sulima West laterite target at the Coola project contains three main types of rare earth minerals.

Staff Writer | September 15, 2023 | 9:44 am

E3 Lithium reports recoveries over 90% in test results at DLE pilot plant

Results include an initial lithium recovery of at least 94%.

Staff Writer | September 15, 2023 | 9:28 am

First Majestic gets into the minting business

Its First Mint facility will allow the miner to sell a larger portion of its silver production directly to shareholders and customers.

Staff Writer | September 15, 2023 | 5:57 am

Gold Fields cuts output targets in Chile on project delay

Miner also increased its total capital estimate for Salares Norte gold project by $20 million to slightly over $1 billion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 15, 2023 | 3:49 am

Victoria Gold acquires Sabre Gold’s Yukon assets

Brewery Creek is the main asset under the portfolio, located approximately 120 km west of Victoria’s Eagle gold mine.

Staff Writer | September 14, 2023 | 2:50 pm

Cornish Metals updates South Crofty tin resources, targets feasibility by end of 2024

The new MRE showed a 39.0% increase in tonnes and 31.6% increase in contained tin in the indicated category.

Staff Writer | September 14, 2023 | 9:33 am

Sibanye-Stillwater gold mine restructuring to put 3,000 jobs at risk

Potential revision of the Kloof 4 shaft in South Africa comes after numerous failed attempts to address productivity and operational issues.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2023 | 6:14 am

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