April 28, 2021

Interview – Tom Butler, former ICMM CEO: Holistic approach needed to minimize risk at tailings dams

The next big piece of work on tailings is the implementation guidance, said former International Council on Mining and Metals chief executive.

April 28, 2021

Greenland Ruby secures $18 million financing

Funds will enable the rubies and sapphires miner to accelerate growth plans by starting exploration in other license areas.

April 28, 2021

Minnesota Supreme Court orders new hearing in PolyMet copper mine dispute

The state's top court ordered the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to hold a new hearing regarding permits for a tailings dam facility at the proposed mine.

April 28, 2021

Ghana sends in army to enforce mining ban near rivers and lakes

Pollution from mining has contaminated water sources across the country with mercury and heavy metals, raising the costs of water treatment.

April 28, 2021

Northern Dynasty releases ESG report for Pebble project

Report comes as Northern Dynasty awaits the results of an appeal to the US government decision to block the Alaska project.

April 28, 2021

Copper prices set Teck profit on fire — up 247% in Q1

Canada’s largest diversified miner has also benefited from higher prices of zinc and blended bitumen.

April 27, 2021

Boliden wary of pandemic risks after Q1 profit jumps

Operating profit rose to $332 million from $170 million a year earlier.

April 27, 2021

Ontario budget lends helping hand to mining industry

The Ontario government is launching a new program to fund junior exploration in the province and upping financial support for the Ontario Mine Rescue program.

April 27, 2021

Barrick readies to open Loulo-Gounkoto underground mine

The miner has also started a prefeasibility study for an underground operation at Loulo 3 and a large open pit at Yalea South.

April 27, 2021

Two-wheelers to play big role in EV market share growth – report

IDTechEx says that when countries like India mention ambitious electrification targets, they are referring to the electrification of two-wheelers and micro-mobility, not cars.