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Nexa Resources sells Peru copper asset for up to $29 million

Nexa said the buyer, Canada’s Olympic Precious Metals, will initially pay $4.3 million, with rest subject to milestones being met.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 6, 2024 | 3:43 am

Mesabi Metallics claims court victory in antitrust case over Minnesota iron ore project

In the antitrust suit, Mesabi alleges that Cleveland-Cliffs unlawfully impeded…

Staff Writer | September 5, 2024 | 3:16 pm

Nippon Steel seeks to address concerns on US Steel deal

Nippon also disclosed it had hired former US House majority…

Reuters | September 5, 2024 | 2:02 pm

Australian Pacific produces first coal in 17 years at Dartbrook mine

The mine, in the Hunter Valley region, was placed on…

Staff Writer | September 5, 2024 | 1:37 pm

Thesis Gold boosts investment return at Lawyers-Ranch project in BC

The now-merged adjacent projects near Dease Lake in northern BC…

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | September 5, 2024 | 12:31 pm

Hidden gold earring reveals forgotten episode of Carthage-Rome war

The gold earring was found inside a building destroyed during the Second Punic War and the passage of Hannibal's troops through Spain.

Staff Writer | May 26, 2024 | 7:12 am

Five killed after informal gold mine collapses in northern Kenya

The bodies of five miners have been recovered from the Hillo artisanal mine, and another three people were unaccounted for.

Reuters | May 25, 2024 | 12:13 pm

Video: China’s dominance drives global battery trends, says Adamas Intelligence

China continues to dominate the EV market, as every second electric car sold globally in the past year was made in the country.

Henry Lazenby | May 25, 2024 | 5:41 am

NGO sues Norway over deep-sea mining plans

WWF argues that Norway's decision to allow seabed exploration breaches national law, goes against experts' advice and sets a risky precedent.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2024 | 3:48 am

US Congress to fund $2m Pentagon study on deep sea mining

The Pentagon will explore the feasibility of refining ocean-floor minerals in the U.S., reports the Wall Street Journal.

Staff Writer | May 23, 2024 | 9:56 am

High concentrations of rare earths found in Utah, Colorado coal mines

Rare earth elements are concentrated in fine-grain shale units in Utah and Colorado active coal mines.

Staff Writer | May 23, 2024 | 6:06 am

Rio Tinto faces pressure to leave London exchange

Activist investor Palliser Capital argues that switching its primary listing to Australia would boost Rio Tinto's shares by about 40%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2024 | 5:18 am

Greatland grows exploration portfolio in Western Australia

The Woodlands property, part of the company's Mt Egerton project, is a highly under-explored area with vast gold and copper potential.

Staff Writer | May 23, 2024 | 3:03 am

Mexican president rules out expropriating Vulcan’s mine but maintains land closure

Lopez Obrador has accused the company, which extracts limestone in southern part of the country, of environmental damage.

Reuters | May 22, 2024 | 10:23 am

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