December 6, 2024 Quebec appeals ruling that scuttles online mapping claims due to Indigenous rights There is a recent trend in Canadian courts recognizing that the duty to consult is triggered at the claim registration stage.
December 6, 2024 The battle for New Zealand’s Reefton Goldfield A fast-track approvals Bill to reduce permitting from two years to six months for mining projects has ushered in a new era of bustling exploration activity amid fierce competition.
December 6, 2024 Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains China's trade restrictions on strategic minerals are starting to hit Western companies where it hurts.
December 6, 2024 Ukraine’s key coking coal mine still operating as Russians close in The potential closure of the Pokrovsk mine could cause steel production to slump to 2-3 million metric tons next year.
December 6, 2024 Dealmaker sues Randgold for up to $18 million over Barrick merger work Ian Hannam, formerly one of JPMorgan's top rainmakers, alleges that Randgold had reneged on their agreement.
December 6, 2024 Torex Gold reports fatalities at Mexican underground mine, shares plunge As a result of the incident, activities at the ELG underground mine have been suspended.
December 6, 2024 Botswana faces worst downturn since 2020 as diamond sales slump Botswana’s economy may contract by 1.7% this year due to a prolonged downturn in diamond sales.
December 6, 2024 Wheaton strikes $175m streaming deal for Ethiopia’s first commercial gold mine The mine operator, Allied Gold, said the funds cover Kurmuk's first development phase, with production expected in mid-2026.
December 5, 2024 Battery-electric railcar retrofits deployed at Carmeuse’s calcium mine in Michigan Intramotev's aim is that initial applications of its technology will include captive routes between mines and processing facilities.
December 5, 2024 LithiumBank’s DLE tests in Alberta produce average grade of 3,100 mg/L The company said the recent desorption tests were consistent with its goals to minimize the flow volume and reagent costs.
Ma’aden selects Metso to deliver a gold processing plant to Ar Rjum mine The order includes process electrification, field instrumentation and automation. January 15, 2026 | 03:25 pm
