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ERG Africa’s Frontier SA gifts 30 solar boreholes to local communities in the DRC

Through DOT-Frontier, 10 community development projects are underway for 2024, focusing on health, education, agriculture, and infrastructure sectors.

Staff Writer | August 31, 2024 | 8:28 am

Latest permit for Hudbay project in Arizona paves way for major US copper boost

The company has in hand the second-last permit it needs…

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | August 30, 2024 | 2:06 pm

Robex Resources reports loss as it pivots from Mali to Guinea

The gold miner announced in June it would sell its…

Staff Writer | August 30, 2024 | 1:33 pm

Mexico’s Tizapa mine offline due to strike, Penoles says

The union, which represents the mining, metallurgical, and steel industries,…

Reuters | August 30, 2024 | 1:24 pm

CEO of Korea’s No. 2 zinc producer arrested after fatal accident

The District Court of Daegu approved the arrest of CEO…

Bloomberg News | August 30, 2024 | 12:36 pm

New process recovers five times more lithium from waste than existing technology

Scientists discovered that aluminum hydroxide can adsorb five times more lithium than can be collected using previously developed adsorbent materials.

Staff Writer | April 21, 2024 | 6:04 am

Porphyries: Deposits holding the winning trifecta with copper, gold, silver

Porphyries are deposits perfectly positioned for a commodity supercycle.

James Cooper | April 19, 2024 | 4:14 pm

Saudi Arabia nears $1bn deal for stake in Barrick’s Reko Diq

Through its investment fund Manara Minerals, Saudi Arabia is seeking at least a 25% interest in the Reko Diq copper and gold project.

MINING.COM Editor | April 18, 2024 | 6:27 am

Solaris Resources inks fresh deal with Ecuador communities

The improved agreement, inked by the Warints and Yawi people, emphasizes constructive dialogue and collaboration with local groups.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 18, 2024 | 3:15 am

Biden – and steelmakers – promise US Steel will stay American

US Steel Corp has agreed to be bought by Japan's Nippon Steel for $14.9 billion.

Reuters | April 17, 2024 | 12:06 pm

Arrests made, charges laid in largest gold heist in Canadian history

Police investigated the heist last April at the country’s busiest airport that may have netted thieves more than C$20 million.

Staff Writer | April 17, 2024 | 11:07 am

Zambia copper mines hit by state utility’s warning of power cuts

The southern African nation, which relies on hydropower for 85% of its electricity generation, is experiencing rolling blackouts amid an ongoing drought.

Bloomberg News | April 17, 2024 | 5:29 am

Rio Tinto to favour development over acquisition of copper mines — exec

Copper boss Bold Baatar says Rio's goal of producing 1 million tonnes of the metal annually within the next five years will be achieved through organic growth.

MINING.COM Editor | April 17, 2024 | 3:49 am

Teck Coal, First Nation sign stewardship agreement for Elk Valley

A relationship charter establishes a path forward to collaboratively advance responsible mining.

Staff Writer | April 16, 2024 | 3:04 pm

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