April 2, 2024

Senators raise concerns over Nippon Steel’s China ties amid US Steel takeover bid

Democrat Sherrod Brown has urged President Biden to investigate Nippon Steel’s business dealings in China, according to the Financial Times.

April 2, 2024

Gold Fields begins gold production at new Chilean mine

The almost $1.2bn Salares Norte mine faced some unique challenges, including relocating a handful of endangered rodents, rocketing costs and technical delays.

April 1, 2024

Video: Douglas Silver on the clash between NPV and ESG

There’s an inherent conflict between the way mining investments are valued and environmental social and governance principles, Silver says.

April 1, 2024

Iamgold pours first bullion at Côté project in Ontario

The mine will be one of Canada’s largest gold producers with an 18-year mine life.

April 1, 2024

Russia halts rescue operation for 13 trapped miners

The miners were trapped by a rock fall at the Pioneer gold mine.

April 1, 2024

Pairing cryptocurrency mining with green hydrogen could boost deployment of renewable energy – study

Cornell University researchers found that pairing cryptocurrency mining with green hydrogen could provide the foundation for wider deployment of renewable energy.

March 31, 2024

Environmental NGO asks Venezuelan government to ratify Minamata Convention

NGO Clima21 asked the Venezuelan government to ratify the Minamata Convention, which aims to restrict and limit the trade and use of mercury in small-scale gold mining.

March 31, 2024

Draft decree allows miners in Peru to exceed daily installed capacity by 10%

Currently, excess production can reach up to 5% of the total allowed and if miners go over that limit, they have to pay a validation fee.

March 29, 2024

Video: Volt Lithium barrels towards 2025 commercial production

The ability to produce lithium directly from oil field brines, especially in regions like Alberta, where lithium is pervasive in major formations, could help meet the growing demand for lithium.

March 28, 2024

Russia confirms deal to buy part of Alrosa’s output

Due to sanctions, the ministry has decided not to disclose the details of the deal.