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First Quantum sees slower ramp-up at Panama mine after workers contract coronavirus

Miner maintained its production guidance for the year but said it would temporarily cut pay for certain senior staff by 20%.

Reuters | March 24, 2020 | 5:00 am

Virus control measures to hit Rio Tinto operations in South Africa, Canada

Production at its Richards Bay Minerals in South Africa will…

Reuters | March 23, 2020 | 3:39 pm

Hatch, Anglo, BHP, and Fortescue form Green Hydrogen consortium

Companies are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 23, 2020 | 3:26 pm

Nighthawk expands Colomac Main sill at depth

Colomac is a past-producing open pit with historical production of…

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 23, 2020 | 1:32 pm

B2Gold halts mining in Philippines, Africa operations unchanged

Temporary suspensions come as government measures to contain the the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2020 | 7:16 am

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Tsilhqot’in First Nation tells junior miner to stop drilling

Another mining company has run up against the Tsilhqot’in First Nation, whose aboriginal title to land in its traditional territory were recognized by the Supreme Court of Canada.

Business in Vancouver | August 5, 2014 | 6:53 pm

Canada’s Manitoba to open bids for major potash deposit

The potential mine could generate $2 billion worth of royalties for the province over the course of 40 years, and sustain close to 600 jobs.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 5, 2014 | 5:28 pm

Zimbabwe’s planned Marange diamond mines merger hits legal hurdles

The government wants to consolidate the diamond mining companies currently operating in Marange from six down to two or possibly one.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 5, 2014 | 3:46 pm

Imperial Metals drops 42 pct, posts statement

"The cause of the breach is unknown at this time. The dam is an independently engineered structure that operated within design limits and specifications. Monitoring instruments and onsite personnel had no indication of an impending breach."

Michael Allan McCrae | August 5, 2014 | 3:19 pm

Major gold producers expected to put more mines up for grabs

Smaller firms with lower overheads and more leeway to restructure operations have already picked up $912m of assets hacked off by top gold producers.

Frik Els | August 5, 2014 | 1:50 pm

Aerial footage of the Mount Polley tailings dam faliure

A mess.

Michael Allan McCrae | August 5, 2014 | 5:13 am

Tailings pond breach at Imperial Metals’ Mount Polley Mine

Water ban.

Michael Allan McCrae | August 4, 2014 | 9:12 pm

Plenty of room for smaller iron ore players

800m tonnes going into Asian markets that the big four can't displace says 10m tonne per year Pilbara producer Atlas Iron.

Frik Els | August 4, 2014 | 12:05 pm

Rick Rule: Three reasons to start buying resource juniors

Three big drivers.

Sprott Group | August 2, 2014 | 8:27 pm

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