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RANKED: World’s top 10 biggest mines by tonnes of ore mined

The amount of tonnes extracted from the earth in a day can be vast at the world's largest mines.

MINING.com Editor | November 26, 2021 | 3:51 pm

Europe’s top zinc mine halted due to water flows

Water began flooding the underground mine as a crew was…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2021 | 4:01 am

Glencore to close Italian zinc operation on power costs

The decision to close the plant, which has capacity of…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 22, 2021 | 3:51 am

Wolfden boosts resources at Pickett Mountian base metals project in Maine

Both indicated and inferred resources have been significantly increased, 22%…

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 17, 2021 | 11:01 am

Metals from aluminum to zinc are all flashing tight supply right now

From aluminum to zinc, spot prices for base metals on…

Bloomberg News | November 17, 2021 | 7:30 am

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Congo replaces head of miner Gecamines for first time in decade

President Felix Tshisekedi named Alphonse Kaputo Kalubi as chairman of Gecamines.

Bloomberg News | December 5, 2021 | 1:06 pm

Large commodity customers to lean towards low-carbon emitters – report

A report by SRK Consulting states that following the COP26, consumers and their host countries will be looking to the mining sector for a considerable portion of their carbon savings.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 5, 2021 | 6:06 am

BHP extends Noront bid deadline again amid Wyloo talks

Move buys BHP and Wyloo more time for discussions over the takeover of Noront Resources, owner of the Eagle’s Nest nickel and copper deposit in Ontario.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 3, 2021 | 9:35 am

Copper price down as dollar gains ahead of US jobs data

Copper prices eased on Friday as the dollar firmed ahead of key US jobs data that is expected to cement the path towards monetary tightening.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 3, 2021 | 9:18 am

Zinc prices seen solid over European winter on likely smelter shutdowns

Benchmark zinc prices on the London Metal Exchange have shed about a fifth since surging to a 14-year peak in mid-October.

Reuters | December 3, 2021 | 7:45 am

MMG to shut down operations at Las Bambas copper mine by mid-December

Operations at the mine were disrupted for nearly 400 days over five years due to on-and-off road blockades.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 3, 2021 | 3:59 am

Tin price surge worsens supply chain woes for electronics, solar and auto firms

Tin prices have nearly doubled from a year ago and are on course for their biggest annual rise in over 30 years.

Reuters | December 2, 2021 | 9:14 pm

Exploration Snapshot: Eight companies searching for future mines

Mining companies are scouring the globe for new deposits.

Marilyn Scales - The Northern Miner | December 2, 2021 | 3:09 pm

Peru says IMF sees leeway to hike taxes on mining sector

Peru's finance minister Pedro Francke has asked Congress for executive powers to reform the tax system.

Reuters | December 2, 2021 | 12:44 pm

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