December 4, 2023

CaNickel selling Bucko Lake nickel project to Cobalt One for $59 million

The Bucko Lake mine operated from 2009 to 2012.

December 4, 2023

First Quantum to fast-track Zambia project after Panama blow

The Fishtie copper project, being developed with Zambia's Mimosa Resources, is expected to start production in 2026.

December 4, 2023

Lab-grown dolomite is now a thing

The long-standing dolomite problem has been solved.

December 4, 2023

Jack Lundin assumes top job at Lundin Mining

With Jack taking the reins, the company’s key officer positions are now held by siblings, as his brother Adam is the firm's chairman.

December 3, 2023

Peru simplifies procedures for approval of environmental studies, water use permits

A supreme decree orders the simplification of environmental certification procedures and water use permits required for mining exploration.

December 3, 2023

Nine dead in Peru’s Poderosa mine after armed men raid

Peru’s national police took control of the mine, seized weapons, and detained seven suspects of the deadly attack.

December 1, 2023

Scientists use copper to reduce cost of cancer treatment

UCLA researchers devised an inexpensive way to produce a molecule used in anti-cancer drugs from a chemical costing just $3 per gram.

December 1, 2023

First Quantum takes Panama to international court

It is also suspending its 2023 production guidance for Cobre Panama mine, which accounts for about 1.5% of the world’s copper production.

November 30, 2023

Endeavour’s Tanda-Iguela gold resources surge 303%

Indicated gold resources at the Côte d'Ivoire asset have increased beyond even the most optimistic expectations.

November 30, 2023

Next-gen LEDs may substitute platinum, iridium with birch leaves

By pressure-cooking birch leaves, researchers produced nanosized carbon dots that can be used in organic LEDs for super-thin TV and mobile phone screens.