August 19, 2022 OceanaGold closer to finalizing permits for Haile underground mine in South Carolina The underground development could boost Haile's gold production by up to 100,000 oz. a year.
August 19, 2022 Lundin Mining faces charges in Chile for massive sinkhole near mine Chile's minister of mining said ongoing investigation signals the sinkhole was a product of "mining overexploitation".
August 18, 2022 Copper deficit a critical destabilizing threat to international security, says S&P Global "Projected annual shortfalls will place unprecedented strain on supply chains. The challenges this poses are reminiscent of the 20th-century scramble for oil".
August 18, 2022 Worsening economic outlook, weak metals prices marred mining in Q2, says S&P Global Softer numbers translated into depressed equity market support for the mining industry.
August 18, 2022 Lumina Gold grows Cangrejos project in Ecuador Results of the 36,000 metre drill program extend mineralization at the known gold-copper mineralization on the Gran Bestia deposit.
August 18, 2022 Copper price rises on hopes for improved demand in China China's central bank is easing monetary policy, while copper stockpiles are low and import premiums suggest demand is rising.
August 18, 2022 Researchers figure out how to improve Li-ion batteries’ lifespan Korean scientists developed a method to strengthen lithium-ion batteries’ anodes, making them more resilient to volume changes.
August 18, 2022 Teck and Chile discuss investments, royalties Teck has stability agreements for QB2, which protects it against changes in tax laws for 15 years from the start of production.
August 17, 2022 ‘Right material’ to efficiently remove mercury from water shows promising results Researchers at Drexel University have found the right material to efficiently catch mercury —even at low levels— and clean up contaminated bodies of water.
August 16, 2022 Cost inflation hit miners’ Q2 results but might signal an attractive buyback chance, says BMO Many miners have raised their unit cost guidance during their June-quarter financial reporting, signalling an intensification of a trend picked up on during the first quarter.
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