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Putin says Russia should consider limiting exports of uranium, titanium and nickel

Kazatomprom CEO has said that the Ukraine war is making it harder to supply the west.

Reuters | September 11, 2024 | 7:39 am

Vedanta Resources raises $900 million via dollar bonds

The proceeds will be used to repay Vedanta's existing bonds…

Reuters | September 11, 2024 | 6:12 am

Gem Diamonds finds 126.2-carat stone at Letšeng mine

The 126.21 carat Type II white diamond is the twelfth greater…

Staff Writer | September 11, 2024 | 3:28 am

US Antimony looks to ramp up antimony smelting facility

United States Antimony Corp. is the only smelter of antimony…

Reuters | September 10, 2024 | 4:00 pm

Great Bear PEA suggests multi-decade Kinross gold mine in Ontario

A combined open-pit and underground mine could produce an average…

Northern Miner Staff | September 10, 2024 | 1:18 pm

US energy storage market hits installation record in Q1

New record marks the highest storage capacity ever installed in a first quarter in the US, representing an 84% increase from Q1 2023.

Staff Writer | June 18, 2024 | 8:46 am

Debswana reports fatality at its Jwaneng mine

The incident, which took place on Monday, involved a contractor.

Reuters | June 18, 2024 | 3:53 am

Nevada Copper starts sales process amid bankruptcy proceedings

A US court has granted the miner provisional approval to borrow $20m out of a $60m loan to keep paying salaries and cover other needs.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 18, 2024 | 3:47 am

Mexico steelworkers hold up 300,000t of steel, ArcelorMittal says

Mexico's steel chamber said the work stoppage had a ripple effect throughout the region, as well as on supply chains in Mexico and the US.

Reuters | June 17, 2024 | 4:58 pm

British Columbia coal miner fined for repeatedly violating environmental protection regulations

Conuma Resources as been fined for over 400 environmental protection violations, according to CBC.

Staff Writer | June 17, 2024 | 3:54 pm

Bluestone stock folds as Guatemala challenges Cerro Blanco open-pit permit

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala is challenging the January permit amendment allowing the mining transition.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | June 17, 2024 | 3:27 pm

China’s hydropower surge raises aluminum production to a record

Heavy rains have improved hydropower reserves in Yunnan and allowed smelters to recommence operations.

Bloomberg News | June 17, 2024 | 9:25 am

Taseko reaches tentative labour deal for Gibraltar mine restart

Gibraltar is the second-largest open-pit copper mine in Canada.

Staff Writer | June 16, 2024 | 11:46 am

De Beers plans return to marketing roots as split from Anglo American looms

De Beers, which created the global market for diamond engagement rings through its "A Diamond is Forever" campaign, is shifting back to its marketing roots.

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | June 14, 2024 | 2:41 pm

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