Benchmark Metals and Thesis Gold combine forces in British Columbia The proposed merger will create one of the largest precious metals development and exploration companies in the Toodoggone mining district. Staff Writer | June 5, 2023 | 10:10 am
Global copper smelting bounces in May on Chinese strength Smelting activity in the rest of the world, however, was still lacklustre. Reuters | June 5, 2023 | 9:21 am
Japanese miners see Chile’s tax hikes deterring new investment Lawmakers in Chile gave final approval in May for a long-awaited mining tax reform. Reuters | June 5, 2023 | 7:34 am
Evolution to expand two gold mines in Australia The company also said it would be looking at assets that Newmont may shed after it closes the multi-billion acquisition of Newcrest Mining. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2023 | 3:54 am
Panamanian activists to protest against approval of Orla Mining’s EIA for Cerro Quema project Environmental and religious groups announced a protest action for Monday to reject the recent approval by the Panamanian Ministry of Environment of Orla Mining’s environmental impact assessment. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 4, 2023 | 11:33 am
Dominican workers lift strike at Cerro de Maimón mine Cerro de Maimón is operated by the Dominican Mining Corporation, a subsidiary of Australia’s Perilya. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 4, 2023 | 8:36 am
Congo halts ERG’s copper project after waste leakage The suspension is the latest sign of strained relations between copper miners and the Congolese government. Bloomberg News | June 2, 2023 | 11:40 am
Copper price rises as China’s factory activity accelerates The Chinese manufacturing activity unexpectedly swung to growth in May. MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 2, 2023 | 9:43 am
Filo Mining upsizes private placement, shares rise The company has decided to increase the placement from C$100 million to C$130 million due to strong demand. Staff Writer | June 2, 2023 | 9:15 am