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.

December 20, 2024

Chinese men accused of running illegal gold mine in Congo

Around 60 Chinese nationals were at the site and officials detained 17 who appeared to be in charge.

December 20, 2024

Copper giant Peru foresees another production plateau in 2025

Peru's top mining association SNMPE expects the country's 2025 copper output to hit around 2.8 million metric tons, matching 2023.

December 20, 2024

Foran conditionally approved for $14m gov’t funding for McIlvenna Bay infrastructure

The funds will go towards the construction of a hydroelectric transmission line, an on-site substation and electrical vehicle charging infrastructure.

December 20, 2024

Orano launches arbitration against Niger over mining licence

The French nuclear fuels company move comes in response to Niger's cancellation of Orano's subsidiary mining licence.

December 20, 2024

Earth AI finds gold near Willow Glen molybdenum project

It has found its first gold system with the help of AI, making mineral exploration faster, more accurate, and cheaper.

December 20, 2024

Petra Diamonds cuts forecasts, jobs amid market weakness

Sales revenue for the third tender fell 7% to $71 million, bringing year-to-date revenue to $146 million, down from $188 million last year.