Congo jails three Chinese citizens in illegal mining crackdownThe Chinese citizens were sentenced to seven years in prison after they were arrested in possession of gold bars and $400,000 in cash.Reuters | January 15, 2025 | 11:05 am
Peru copper output falls nearly 5% in November on Antamina slideCopper production is expected to hold steady in 2024 and…Reuters | January 15, 2025 | 9:30 am
South Africa accused of ‘horrific’ crackdown as 78 corpses pulled from illegal mineCivil rights groups said at least 100 people have died…Reuters | January 15, 2025 | 6:59 am
Mali to get $1.2 billion from miners after talks Mali’s military leadership has taken a harsh stance against international miners with an extensive overhaul of the sector in recent years. Bloomberg News | January 11, 2025 | 8:27 pm
Gatos Silver posts solid 2024, preps takeover by First Majestic The deal will merge Gatos’ main Cerro Los Gatos mine with First Majestic’s San Dimas mine in Durango, and its Santa Elena operation in Sonora. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | January 10, 2025 | 1:48 pm
Ukraine’s steel output up but fighting threatens coking coal supply Ukraine's steel output rose by 21.6% in 2024. Reuters | January 10, 2025 | 1:23 pm
Toxic traces of lead mining in Missouri are hard to erase The EPA has spent $127 million since 2020 on remediating mine waste and removing lead-contaminated soil in southeast Missouri’s Old Lead Belt. Bloomberg News | January 10, 2025 | 9:41 am
Altius Minerals wins arbitration decision on Nevada gold royalty rights Altius interprets the award as providing for significant expansion of its royalty rights on the Silicon project held by AngloGold. Staff Writer | January 10, 2025 | 8:33 am
US lobbied Greenland rare earths developer Tanbreez not to sell to China President-elect Trump has expressed interest in taking control of the island. Reuters | January 10, 2025 | 6:38 am
Zijin in talks to buy $6.4 billion China lithium miner Zijin, a global powerhouse in copper and gold, is advancing its push into the lithium sector with the potential acquisition of Zangge Mining. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2025 | 3:44 am
JV Video: Geopolitical tensions elevate mining’s strategic role, EY expert says Theo Yameogo, EY’s metals and mining leader for North America, notes how mineral security has become a key focus for nations facing increasing trade disputes. Northern Miner Staff | January 9, 2025 | 12:58 pm
Torex Gold meets 2024 guidance while prepping Media Luna in Mexico The Toronto-based company produced 452,523 oz. gold last year, it said Thursday. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | January 9, 2025 | 12:50 pm