October 25, 2019

ABB mill drives accelerate copper ore extraction at Mina de Cobre in Panama

Project owner First Quantum Minerals announced that first copper ore extraction will take place ahead of schedule.

October 24, 2019

Vale turns to artificial intelligence for exploration at Coleman nickel mine

AI company GoldSpot will examine data gathered by Vale over decades of mining at Coleman and look for previously unrecognized data trends.

October 23, 2019

Hecla’s Lucky Friday mine recognized for environmental stewardship by Idaho DEQ

The Lucky Friday was among only four Idaho businesses chosen for this year’s prestigious award.

October 23, 2019

GMG launches initiatives on cybersecurity, electric mines

The Global Mining Guidelines Group launched two working groups with the goal of creating sustainable mines of the future.

October 22, 2019

Kal Tire opens retreading and repair facility in Mexico

Every year, Kal Tire retreads more than 10,000 tyres and saves thousands of tyre casings from being prematurely sent to scrap piles.

October 21, 2019

Gold rush in Canada’s Nova Scotia unearths opportunities and criticism

Local and international companies are being lured by the area's untouched gold riches, but groups warn of potential impacts to watersheds and communities.

October 21, 2019

US silver mine presented as example of environmental leadership

Hecla Mining's Lucky Friday mine was named a "Pollution Prevention Champion."

October 18, 2019

Sandvik profit tops forecast as mining bucks industrial slump

Adjusted quarterly operating earnings rose to 4.62 billion Swedish crowns ($477 million) from 4.59 billion a year earlier, beating the 4.48 billion mean forecast.

October 17, 2019

Nordgold and Vostochnaya Technica sign strategic agreement

The most recent assessment, which was undertaken at the Gross, Taborny and Irokinda mines, showed the strong operational alignment between VT and Nordgold.

October 15, 2019

GoldSpot tech used to create geological map at Yamana mine site

GoldSpot says its technology is especially effective in areas where rock exposure is poor, making visual observations more difficult.