New theory aims to explain how gold, platinum deposits formed on earth’s mantle

The new theory centers around a thin, "transient" region of the mantle, where its shallow part melts and its deeper part remains solid.

Staff Writer | November 6, 2023 | 6:06 am

Mining, coal-fired power plants responsible for sevenfold increase in atmospheric mercury – study

Since the beginning of the modern era, emissions from coal-fired power plants, mining and waste incineration have increased the concentration of potentially toxic mercury in the atmosphere sevenfold.

Staff Writer | November 5, 2023 | 7:51 am

Bolivia wins against Orlandini Mining at Permanent Court of Arbitration

Bolivia’s Attorney General announced that the Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled in favour of the country by denying any compensation to the Orlandini Mining Company for the reversal of its concessions.

Staff Writer | November 4, 2023 | 4:59 pm

Antofagasta’s Twin Metals appeals dismissed lawsuit over Minnesota copper-nickel project

Company said it has spent more than 13 years in northeast Minnesota conducting extensive environmental, engineering, exploration, hydrogeological and community engagement work.  

Staff Writer | November 3, 2023 | 12:30 pm

Monarch Mining stock plunges as Quebec fund may seize Beaufor mine

The company's primary asset is the past-producing Beaufor mine located approximately 20 km northeast of the town of Val-d'Or.

Staff Writer | November 3, 2023 | 11:51 am

South Dakota Mines joins Universities Research Association

URA's mission is to establish and operate – in the national interest – unique laboratories and facilities for research, development and education in the physical and biological sciences.

Staff Writer | November 3, 2023 | 11:14 am

Ascot drills highest-grade gold intercept since 2015; shares rise

New results included an intercept of 691.5 g/t gold over 0.9 metre, contained within an interval of 98.84 g/t gold over 6.48 metres.

Staff Writer | November 3, 2023 | 9:26 am

Northern Graphite reopens North America’s only producing mine

Lac des Iles graphite mine and plant in Quebec were suspended in the second and third quarters on weak market conditions.

Staff Writer | November 3, 2023 | 7:31 am

Mining People: Golden Independence, Mandalay, Sigma Lithium, Teck, Nickelex, Strathmore

Key moves in the mining sector.

Staff Writer | November 3, 2023 | 6:27 am

Lab at underground mine in Australia receives first cosmic radiation signals

The ultimate goal of the facility at the Stawell Gold Mine is to detect dark matter particles.

Staff Writer | November 3, 2023 | 5:05 am

Pronto, RAICO partner to scale autonomous mining in Chile

RAICO will exclusively provide sales, distribution, installation, and aftermarket support services for Pronto AHS and Pollen Mobile private LTE / 5G network technologies in Chile.

Staff Writer | November 2, 2023 | 3:11 pm

Appian acquires mineral sands land package in Virginia

Firm plans plans to de-risk and restart the mining operations, with the refurbishment of two existing mineral concentrator plants.

Staff Writer | November 2, 2023 | 1:15 pm

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