December 3, 2020

Northern Dynasty to appeal US Army Corps’ Pebble decision

The company's application for permits under the Clean Water Act and other federal statutes was denied last week.

December 3, 2020

Defiance Silver aims to triple land position in Zacatecas silver district

Defiance Silver plans to enlarge its land holdings by acquiring Pan American Silver’s Lucita property.

December 3, 2020

Botswana Diamonds discovers kimberlite pipe at Thorny River project

A recent, six-hole drilling program revealed a kimberlite blow.

December 2, 2020

New Cat 657 Wheel Tractor-Scraper for low-cost earthmoving

With a 7% increase in fuel efficiency over the 657G WTS, the new unit is able to move more material per unit of fuel.

December 2, 2020

Newmont’s Musselwhite mine ramping up to full operations

Commercial production has been restored at the mine's conveyor system.

December 2, 2020

Vale reduces 2020 iron ore output forecast

Company expects to produce 300-305 million tonnes this year, missing a previously lowered 2020 target of at least 310 million tonnes.

December 2, 2020

Codelco estimates $210m impact from pandemic

The world’s largest copper miner seeks to ensure all its divisions comply with the latest health protocols to stop the spread of covid-19.

December 2, 2020

Research gets closer to making nuclear fusion power a reality

A study conducted in Australia but funded by the US Air Force brings research one step closer to harnessing fusion power as a future energy source.

December 2, 2020

Sanatana Resources to acquire Solomon Islands gold project

This week, the Solomon Islands Ministry of Mining granted Sanatana a letter of intent over the Sutakiki mineral tenure.

December 2, 2020

Centamin unveils three-year plan for Sukari gold mine

The company aims to boost the Egyptian mine's output and efficiencies.