Mexico mulls reviving plans for nature reserve in mining district
Proposal seeks to set a semi-arid desert biosphere reserve covering 2.58Mha across eight municipalities of the Zacatecas state.
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Nevada Copper shares surge on new financing
Shares of Nevada Copper surged 22.2% by noon EST Wednesday,
Hudbay Minerals’ 777 mine back at full tilt
While Q4 production and sales volumes will be impacted, the miner still expects the Manitoba business unit to achieve its 2020 targets.
Women in Mining report receives record nominations in 2020
The names of over 600 women from 60 countries were submitted to be included in the “100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining” book.
Mexico approves Minera Alamos’ environmental statement for La Fortuna gold project
The company now has all the key federal approvals necessary for the construction of a commercial-scale mine at the La Fortuna site.
Galaxy Resources to raise $118m for Argentina lithium project
Capital raised will be used to advance the first stage of development of the company’s Sal de Vida lithium brine project.
Russia, Australia to drive global gold output growth – report
Fitch forecasts global gold production to increase from 106moz in 2020 to 134moz by 2029, averaging 2.5% annual growth.
Ero Copper extends NX Gold mine life
Vancouver-based copper and gold producer has tabled an updated resource and reserve statement for its mine in Brazil.
Castle Mountain reaches commercial production for Equinox
The open-pit, heap leach operation poured its first gold on Oct. 15 and is expected to generate 5,000 to 10,000 oz. of gold for the company this year.
