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Massive base metals mine in Myanmar to start production in 2021

Bawdwin will be the world’s No. 3 producing lead mine and the tenth largest silver operation. It’s also set to become a significant zinc producer.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2019 | 3:55 am

China’s metals imports robust despite macro doubts

Industrial metal markets are taking a breather as they await…

Reuters | April 30, 2019 | 11:01 am

Tower Resources starts exploration program at Nechako gold project in BC

The Vancouver-based miner said the Nechako Au-Ag-Zn-Pb-As dispersal train is…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 30, 2019 | 6:49 am

Interactive map pinpoints lead battery energy storage installations globally

Lead battery-powered energy storage highlighted by research consortium’s online map.

MINING.com Editor | April 16, 2019 | 3:22 pm

Kinross takes 9.7% stake in Wolfden Resources

The two companies will form of a committee to explore…

Northern Miner Staff | March 19, 2019 | 2:50 pm

Pebble mine developer sues EPA over Alaska mine veto

Northern Dynasty claims it has spent at least $1 billion over two decades in its efforts to develop the project, which was effectively killed.

Reuters | March 18, 2024 | 2:51 pm

Copper price hits new 11-month high with global rate policy in focus

Prices climbed as much as 1% to $9,164.50 a ton on the London Metal Exchange.

Bloomberg News | March 18, 2024 | 11:11 am

UN deep-sea mining body considering expelling Greenpeace

The Metals Company took legal action against activists who disrupted a research expedition when they boarded its vessel in the remote Pacific.

Staff Writer | March 18, 2024 | 9:09 am

Global commodity trading profits topped $100 billion for second-best year ever

While earnings fell from 2022’s blockbuster records, profits across the sector still easily eclipsed prior highlights such as in 2008-2009.

Bloomberg News | March 18, 2024 | 7:57 am

Boliden to invest $463m at Swedish copper smelter

This will push production of copper cathodes and precious metals up to full capacity in the second half of 2026 at the Ronnskar facility.

Reuters | March 18, 2024 | 6:13 am

BHP stands down 25% of nickel project workforce

BHP has stood down around a quarter of the workers constructing its West Musgrave nickel and copper project in Western Australia.

Bloomberg News | March 17, 2024 | 9:20 am

Teamwork needed for Peru to develop full mining potential – Anglo American Peru CEO

As long as all interested parties join forces, Peru can take advantage of its ideal conditions to boost and develop the local mining industry, said Adolfo Heeren.

Staff Writer | March 17, 2024 | 8:02 am

Industry executives expect the world to reach net zero by 2060 – report

The 2050 deadline seems too close for 600 executives in mining, oil and gas, utilities, chemicals and agribusinesses, according to Bain & Company.

Staff Writer | March 17, 2024 | 7:19 am

Tesla Germany staff to elect new council to gain control over work conditions

The IG Metall union hopes to gain greater influence over pay and working conditions at Tesla's gigafactory near Berlin.

Reuters | March 16, 2024 | 8:17 pm

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