Copper price down again despite strike threat at world’s largest mine
The copper price edged lower on Tuesday despite the threat of strike action at two of the world’s biggest copper mines
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Rio Tinto’s Richards Bay manager murdered on way to work
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Great Panther cuts guidance on Tucano mine halt
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Forrest’s Wyloo Metals plans takeover offer for Noront Resources, stock surges
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Ore extraction activities are set to begin this quarter and ramp up over the year.
Polyus completes Verninskoye expansion, shares up
Company has completed a $60 million expansion of the Verninskoye mill, allowing for an additional 40,000 ounces of incremental gold volumes at the mine.
Global First Power one step closer to creating Canada’s first small modular reactor
The Ottawa-based company has entered the formal phase of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission licensing process.
Gold price holds near 4-month peak despite bitcoin rebound
Hedge funds and other large speculators raised their net-long position in gold futures and options to the highest since January.
BHP sells stake in Gulf of Mexico’s Neptune field
BHP has agreed to transfer its 35% ownership interest to JV partner EnVen Energy Ventures.
Magna Mining set to achieve carbon neutrality in 2021
The Canadian company said it is poised to become one of the first carbon-neutral nickel exploration companies in the world.
Food security is national security: Potash gets ready for a closeup
The Department of the Interior released a draft 2025 list of 54 minerals critical to the US economy, including potash.
