December 17, 2023 Thousands of Cobre Panamá workers join First Quantum’s voluntary retirement scheme Close to 2,500 workers joined Minera Panamá’s special voluntary retirement scheme following the order received by parent company First Quantum Minerals to end mining operations at the Cobre Panamá copper…
December 17, 2023 India’s Modi says new diamond bourse in Gujarat to create 150,000 jobs Surat, in Gujarat state, cuts and polishes 90% of the world's rough diamonds.
December 15, 2023 Namibia greenlights Bannerman Energy’s Etango uranium project Mining licence comes at a time when prices for the radioactive material have rallied to hit almost 16-year highs.
December 15, 2023 TechMet urges UK gov’t to “catch up” on race for critical minerals The UK is "way behind" where it should be to ensure sufficient supplies of critical metals for EVs and renewable energy storage sectors, report says.
December 14, 2023 Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals in four-continent quest for lithium The start-up is deploying AI-based technology to search for lithium in South Korea, Canada, the US, Australia and Africa.
December 14, 2023 Osisko Gold Royalties sells Osisko Mining shares The Canadian royalty company sold all its shares in Osisko Mining, about 50 million, for C$132 million ($98m).
December 13, 2023 Notice to readers: EarthLabs brings startup energy to The Northern Miner Group MINING.COM, The Northern Miner and Canadian Mining Journal are now part of EarthLabs.
December 13, 2023 Eldorado Gold shares fall on lower reserves at Lamaque It posted a 5% decrease this year in proven and probable gold mineral reserves at specific assets within its Canadian portfolio.
December 13, 2023 Petra Diamonds inks deal to sell idled Koffiefontein mine Petra has signed a non-binding deal with an unnamed party for the potential sale of the South African diamond mine.
December 12, 2023 Komatsu, GM to co-develop hydrogen fuel cells for electric trucks The two have created a joint venture to co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for the 930E electric drive mining truck.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am