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Industry groups aim to deliver unified global standard for responsible mining

The ICMM is working with The Copper Mark, Mining Association of Canada and the World Gold Council towards consolidating their individual voluntary responsible mining standards.

Staff Writer | November 29, 2023 | 3:09 pm

Dundee Precious extends Chelopech mine life in Bulgaria to 2032

The mine is expected to remain in production to 2032.

Staff Writer | November 29, 2023 | 11:23 am

Boliden warns of lower Q4 copper ore throughput at Aitik mine

Guidance for copper and gold content was not affected by…

Reuters | November 29, 2023 | 7:47 am

LME triumphs in lawsuit over cancelled nickel trades

Hedge fund Elliott Associates and market maker Jane Street Global…

Reuters | November 29, 2023 | 7:43 am

Scientists call for long-term research to inform decisions on mining in the Wadden Sea

Researchers say long-term research must inform decisions regarding mining and…

Staff Writer | November 29, 2023 | 6:06 am

Avalon stock surges on C$63 million investment, joint venture with Sibelco

Avalon plans to use the proceeds to first acquire industrial land for a lithium-hydroxide processing facility in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Staff Writer | June 15, 2023 | 2:02 pm

Major German coal miner to invest $1.6 billion in green energy

LEAG will develop 7 gigawatts of wind and solar by 2030 at the Boxberg opencast mine, with the first gigawatt of generating capacity commissioned in four years time.

Bloomberg News | June 15, 2023 | 1:35 pm

Battery storage installations to increase ten-fold by 2030 — report

New battery storage capacity to surpass 400 GWh per year by 2030.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 15, 2023 | 10:57 am

Aurubis welcomes investigation into organized theft ring

Some of the suspects were arrested and are now in custody.

Reuters | June 15, 2023 | 7:38 am

Norsk Hydro produces world’s first aluminum using green hydrogen

The Norwegian producer replaced natural gas with green hydrogen during a test at its extrusion plant in Navarra, Spain.

Bloomberg News | June 15, 2023 | 7:26 am

Eldorado fully funded to complete Skouries build after EBRD investment

The project is expected to produce a total of 140,000 oz of gold and 67 million lb of copper per annum over a 20-year mine life.

Staff Writer | June 14, 2023 | 2:29 pm

Zinc price jumps after Boliden suspends operations at Irish mine

The company said that it plans to lay off 650 workers at the Tara mine.

Reuters | June 14, 2023 | 8:05 am

Column: Tin takes a breather but the calm may not last long

Tin's roller-coaster ride has paused as the market navigates a period of weak demand and improved supply.