Chile’s 2025 vote puts mining sector’s future on the line
At stake is the future of Codelco, the state-owned copper giant that helped build modern Chile, and vast deposits of lithium.
Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief
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Finland reclaims mining crown as Canada loses ground
Finland is now the top jurisdiction for mining and exploration, reclaiming its early 2010s status, followed by Nevada and Alaska.
Adriatic boosts output but trims forecast ahead of Dundee deal
Adriatic's Vareš project in Bosnia saw silver equivalent output rise 23% to 1.7M ounces in Q2, up from 1.4M in Q1.
Torex Gold buys Prime Mining in $327M Mexico expansion
The deal increases Torex's gold resources by 32% to 6.2M ounces and diversifies its portfolio with more silver exposure.
US targets mine waste to boost local critical minerals supply
The Interior Department will simplify federal rules for recovering minerals like rare earths, lithium, and cobalt from mine waste.
Three workers rescued after 60 hours trapped in Canada mine
Rescuers used drones and a remote-controlled scoop to clear a massive rockfall at Red Chris and safely bring the three men to the surface.
Teck approves $2.4B expansion of Highland Valley Copper
Construction starts in August, extending Canada’s largest copper mine’s productive life by another two decades.
Lab-grown gems put squeeze on diamond mining industry
Cheap man-made diamonds are making life harder for miners, flooding the market with gems nearly indistinguishable from natural ones.
Gem Diamonds to cut jobs, salaries amid industry crisis
It plans to reduce operating costs by $1.4-$1.6 million monthly and cut 20% of it workforce at its Letšeng mine in Lesotho.
Uranium hopeful DevEx makes bold play under new chief
Former Rio Tinto executive Marnie Finlayson has taken on the role of managing director of uranium explorer DevEx Resources.
