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G Mining declares commercial production at Tocantinzinho gold mine in Brazil

The milestone was achieved following 30 consecutive days of operations.

Staff Writer | September 3, 2024 | 11:41 am

US-backed Angola rail plan secures $200 million from key bank

The Development Bank of Southern Africa has approved as much…

Bloomberg News | September 3, 2024 | 10:56 am

Argentina ships gold bars abroad to be financially certified

Once certified, the gold could eventually be used as collateral…

Bloomberg News | September 3, 2024 | 8:23 am

Harris says US Steel should remain American owned

"It is vital for our nation to maintain strong American…

Staff Writer | September 3, 2024 | 8:05 am

Australian gold output eases as miners adapt to record prices

The country produced 297 tonnes of gold during the 2023-24…

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | September 3, 2024 | 8:04 am

Cornish Metals’ UK tin project worth over $200 million

The economic assessment of Cornish' flagship South Crofty project outlines a promising financial profile, backing the asset's potential.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 1, 2024 | 3:55 am

Antarctic volcano emits $6,000 worth of gold daily

Mount Erebus spews around 80 grams of gold into the frigid air of Antarctica daily, IFLScience reported.

Staff Writer | April 30, 2024 | 10:16 am

Gem Diamonds finds yet another big stone in Lesotho

The 118.74 carats diamond is the fifth greater than 100-carat precious stone recovered this year at Letšeng mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 30, 2024 | 3:33 am

AME applies to intervene in Gitxaala v British Columbia appeal on Mineral Tenure Act

BC's interim measures place restrictions on mineral claim registrations and mining activities in Gitxaała Nation and Ehattesaht First Nation territories, while the province works to modernize the Act.

Amanda Stutt | April 29, 2024 | 3:32 pm

Climate change to blame for acid rock drainage in certain parts of the world – study

In areas like the Colorado mountains, climate change, not mining, is responsible for acid rock drainage.

Staff Writer | April 29, 2024 | 6:48 am

Endeavour Mining pours first gold at Senegal mine expansion

It has poured first gold from its Sabodala Massawa mine expansion two years after starting the $290 million project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 29, 2024 | 3:46 am

Court decision to uphold mining ban in Colombian town impacts AngloGold project

In 2017, a popular referendum in Ibagué resulted in a ban against developments such as AngloGold Ashanti’s La Colosa gold project.

Staff Writer | April 28, 2024 | 8:46 am

Antofagasta fined for breaking water extraction rules in drought-ridden Chilean region

Chile’s General Water Directorate fined Antofagasta Minerals’ Minera Los Pelambres for the unauthorized extraction of surface and groundwater.

Staff Writer | April 27, 2024 | 5:51 pm

‘Aussie kryptonite’ helps identify mineral deposits

Plumbian orthoclase is useful as an indicator mineral, which helps geologists locate and assess the presence of certain ore deposits.

Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 6:45 am

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