Apache Tribe takes fight against Resolution Copper to US Supreme Court

The Tribe has asked the top court to review a decision by the Arizona state court to allow Resolution discharge contaminants into Queen Creek.

Staff Writer | October 4, 2024 | 10:06 am

Global Atomic shares rise on progress update for Dasa uranium mine in Niger

An unnamed US development bank is pledging to approve a $295 million loan covering 60% of Dasa’s costs.

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | October 4, 2024 | 9:36 am

Iron-rich volcanoes may hold vast rare earth reserves, study finds

Rare earth element concentrations could be nearly 200 times higher than those found in silicate-rich melts.

Staff Writer | October 4, 2024 | 9:07 am

Canagold’s New Polaris project moves into next phase of environmental assessment

New Polaris is a past-producing, high-grade gold project for which the company is working towards environmental permitting and a feasibility study.

Staff Writer | October 4, 2024 | 8:43 am

Copper smelters warn of closures as crunch talks get underway

A wave of new smelter investments in China and elsewhere has left plants in growing competition to find enough ore to feed their furnaces.

Bloomberg News | October 4, 2024 | 8:02 am

Angola diamonds not under sanctions but Russia link is obstacle

Angola’s state-owned diamond producer said some clients were deterred by its partnership with Alrosa.

Bloomberg News | October 4, 2024 | 6:58 am

Coeur Mining to buy Silvercrest in $1.7 billion deal

The addition of Silvercrest's Las Chispas mine in Mexico positions Coeur among the world's top silver miners, with an output 21 million ounces a year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2024 | 3:58 am

China files appeal to WTO on Canada’s tariffs on EVs, metal products

Canada began imposing on Tuesday a 100% levy on EVs shipped from China, having also announced in late August a 25% tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum products.

Reuters | October 3, 2024 | 3:07 pm