Electra commissions clean iron pilot plant

Electra announced the commissioning of a pilot plant to produce metallic iron from already mined, high-impurity ores.

Staff Writer | April 2, 2024 | 6:06 am

Scott Berdahl and Ella Cullen named Young Mining Professionals of the Year

Sponsoring the awards for 2024 are Barrick Gold, Cassels, KPMG and The Northern Miner.

Staff Writer | April 1, 2024 | 11:57 am

Iamgold pours first bullion at Côté project in Ontario

The mine will be one of Canada’s largest gold producers with an 18-year mine life.

Staff Writer | April 1, 2024 | 10:09 am

Sigma Lithium’s $45-million project finance beneficial for the lithium industry - Roskill

Sigma Lithium expands production capacity, targets doubling output by 2025

The miner plans to increase production at its Grota do Cirilo project to 520,000 tonnes per year.

Staff Writer | April 1, 2024 | 8:45 am

MP Materials awarded $58.5 million tax credit for Texas rare earth magnet factory

The manufacturing facility would have the capacity to produce approximately 1,000 tonnes of NdFeB magnets per year.

Staff Writer | April 1, 2024 | 8:18 am

Pairing cryptocurrency mining with green hydrogen could boost deployment of renewable energy – study

Cornell University researchers found that pairing cryptocurrency mining with green hydrogen could provide the foundation for wider deployment of renewable energy.

Staff Writer | April 1, 2024 | 6:06 am

Gold price hits another all-time high as Fed-fuelled rally continues

A host of positive drivers have pushed up bullion by around 14% since the middle of February.

Staff Writer | April 1, 2024 | 5:51 am

Chile’s mining production up 7.7% in February

Following one of the most challenging periods for miners in Chile in years, the country’s industry is finally picking up.

Staff Writer | April 1, 2024 | 5:09 am

Illegal mining camp in the Agua Blanca sector located within the Caura National Park in the southern Bolivar state.

Environmental NGO asks Venezuelan government to ratify Minamata Convention

NGO Clima21 asked the Venezuelan government to ratify the Minamata Convention, which aims to restrict and limit the trade and use of mercury in small-scale gold mining.

Staff Writer | March 31, 2024 | 12:52 pm