July 22, 2024

Earth’s largest iron ore deposits are a billion years younger than believed, research reveals

Researchers found the Hamersley deposits in Western Australia formed between 1.4 and 1.1 billion years ago, rather than 2.2 billion years ago as previously estimated.  

July 20, 2024

Nippon Steel hires Mike Pompeo to advise on US Steel deal

Nippon Steel also faces objections from the powerful United Steelworkers (USW) union, which fears the deal could lead to job losses.

July 19, 2024

Mexico government takes step toward classifying Vulcan mine location as protected area

Declaring Vulcan's Calica mine is in a “protected natural area,” signals a potential expropriation of its land.

July 19, 2024

Video: Junior market dominated by ‘the lame, the halt and the blind,’ says Rule 

Over two-thirds of today’s junior miners are essentially worthless, says resource speculator Rick Rule. 

July 19, 2024

Congo’s South Kivu governor suspends mining operations in province

The decision will hit artisanal miners of metals such as gold and tin hard, as they are the region's dominant producers.

July 19, 2024

ArcelorMittal says dissident workers still protesting in Mexican plant

ArcelorMittal announced on Thursday the end ofthe blockade at its facilities in the southern state of Michoacan.

July 19, 2024

Lion One Metals stock plunges despite financing

Lion One Metals plummeted over 20% during the early hours of trading in Toronto to a 52-week low.

July 19, 2024

Chile copper, lithium mines rattled by 7.4-magnitude quake

The earthquake struck 45 km outside San Pedro de Atacama, northern Chile, home to the country's major copper and lithium mines.

July 18, 2024

USGS releases first study to assess global earthquake risk to mineral supplies 

Earthquakes have the potential to substantially affect mining operations, leading to supply chain disruptions that adversely affect the global economy.

July 18, 2024

Yukon may assume Victoria Gold accident cleanup

Officials said Victoria must increase holding ponds and boost its treatment of cyanide-contaminated water from the landslide.