December 24, 2024

Gemfields says unrest could disrupt Mozambique ruby mine

Gemfields said in a statement that "groups associated with the illegal mining and trading of rubies have taken advantage of the political unrest".

December 23, 2024

President Biden to decide fate of Nippon Steel’s $15bn bid for US Steel

CFIUS said on Monday that allowing Nippon Steel to take over US Steel could result in lower domestic steel production.

December 23, 2024

El Salvador lawmakers overturn mining ban president called ‘absurd’

El Salvador became the first country in the world to ban all forms of metals mining in 2017.

December 23, 2024

Video: Silver needs smoother path to production for energy transition, miners say

Solar panels contain twice as much silver today than they did five years ago.

December 23, 2024

American Rare Earths secures research institute to progress Halleck Creek project in Wyoming

The Halleck Creek project was named last year as one of the world’s top 10 rare earth projects.

December 23, 2024

Nigeria resumes mining in Zamfara state on improved security

Nigeria has lifted a ban on mining exploration in the northwestern state after a five-year suspension.

December 23, 2024

Midnight Sun receives exploration license renewal for Solwezi copper project in Zambia

The project is 6 miles from Africa’s largest copper mining complex, the Kansanshi mine held by First Quantum Minerals.

December 23, 2024

Codelco eyes $800m extension to keep Gabriela Mistral open until 2055

Environmental permit application includes ending the use of domestic land-based water at the mine in 2035.

December 22, 2024

Alberta to introduce ‘modern’ coal policy, including ban on new open-pit projects

The new policy will not affect those qualified as "advanced coal projects" such as the controversial Grassy Mountain mine.

December 22, 2024

El Salvador president proposes bill to overturn metals mining ban

In 2017, El Salvador became the first country in the world to ban forms of metals mining.