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AEMA, coalition launch legal challenge to BLM Conservation and Landscape Health Rule

The American Exploration & Mining Association was joined by a coalition in filing a challenge last Friday in the US District Court for the District of Wyoming.

Staff Writer | July 15, 2024 | 4:19 pm

Tectonic Metals gets funding for gold exploration in Alaska

The company's Flat gold project is located 40 km north…

Staff Writer | July 15, 2024 | 3:01 pm

US approaches Indonesia for multinational critical mineral partnership

Jakarta has asked Washington for a critical mineral trade deal…

Reuters | July 15, 2024 | 7:03 am

Seabed mining regulator meets amid mounting pressure for code

Meeting is considered pivotal for the UN body, expected to…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 15, 2024 | 4:05 am

Friedland warns of copper ‘crisis’ as mine costs soar

Humanity would have to mine more copper in the next…

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | July 12, 2024 | 4:50 pm

Weak market for critical minerals seen dampening Western efforts to counter China

Lithium price has tumbled by more than 80% since the beginning of 2023.

Reuters | July 12, 2024 | 7:15 am

Chilean lithium to be eligible for US tax break

The IRA requires a certain percentage of the critical metals in the battery come from the US or a country with which it has a free trade agreement.

Reuters | July 11, 2024 | 2:38 pm

Sibanye-Stillwater hit by cyberattack, says mining business unaffected

Smelter operations in Columbus, Ohio were impacted after its automated systems all went down.

Staff Writer | July 11, 2024 | 9:40 am

International Battery Metals begins commercial operations at DLE plant in Utah

The company said this is the first time lithium has been produced using the only modular such plant installed at a brine resource in the world.

Staff Writer | July 11, 2024 | 9:04 am

Gold price tops $2,400 again on signs of cooling inflation

Spot gold jumped 2% to $2,418.78 an ounce by 9:10 a.m. ET, its highest in almost two months.

Staff Writer | July 11, 2024 | 8:21 am

Mining vs AI: What’s wrong with this picture?

As the saying from mid-19th century California goes, during a gold rush the easiest way to get rich is selling shovels and picks.

Frik Els | July 10, 2024 | 6:15 pm

Opinion: The United States should decrease its reliance on mineral imports

Mineral imports from not only adversaries like China and Russia but also allies and partners can pose key risks to US national security.

Gregory D. Wischer | July 10, 2024 | 11:59 am

Gatos Silver stock soars on record quarterly zinc production

Gatos had production of 2.3 million oz. of silver, 19.1 million lb. of zinc and 12 million lb. of lead in Q2 2024.

Staff Writer | July 10, 2024 | 11:42 am

Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out

The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion during Q2, but the ranks of lithium stocks in the top tier have halved as valuations plummet.

Frik Els | July 9, 2024 | 5:47 pm

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