Ghana sends in army to enforce mining ban near rivers and lakes
Pollution from mining has contaminated water sources across the country with mercury and heavy metals, raising the costs of water treatment.
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Epiroc profit lags forecasts, shares fall
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Grupo Mexico swings to big profit as metal prices jump
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Northern Dynasty releases ESG report for Pebble project
Report comes as Northern Dynasty awaits the results of an appeal to the US government decision to block the Alaska project.
U of Calgary-spin off company develops nanotechnology-based lithium extraction solution
Litus says its LiNC extraction solution is able to extract more lithium from brine sources than similar methods.
Preliminary results warrant drill campaign at Portofino’s Yergo lithium project in Argentina
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Alrosa recommends record high dividend amid strong demand for diamonds
Russia's diamond giant is recommending a record half-year dividend payment of 70.3 billion roubles ($938 million).
Copper prices set Teck profit on fire — up 247% in Q1
Canada’s largest diversified miner has also benefited from higher prices of zinc and blended bitumen.
Copper price flies high, but further out forecasts are grim
Out of a panel of over two dozens banks, brokers and economists, Goldman Sachs alone sees gains from current levels.