Indonesia lost more tropical forest to mining than anywhere
Across Indonesia, some 1,901 square km of forest were cut down to make way for industrial mining.
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First Mining ups gold resources at Duparquet in Quebec
The company intends to complete an updated economic study in the near future and to develop an exploration path.
Metso Outotec expands digital grinding inspections with acquisition of Global Physical
The technologies and the digital inspection method of Global Physical are patented and fully complementary to Metso Outotec’s current service offering for grinding.
Fission Uranium reports 21% increase in Triple R indicated resources
Total indicated resources have increased to 2.69 million tonnes grading 1.94% uranium oxide and 0.61 g/t gold.
Three miners die in mudslide at Sierra Metals’ Yauricocha mine
The deaths add renewed attention to mining safety protocols in Latin America.
Greatland Gold shares jump on $235 million funding for Havieron
Havieron is considered one of the biggest long-life gold-copper deposits in development worldwide, with an estimated value of over $1.2 billion.
London Metal Exchange wrestles over opening on Queen’s funeral
The LME, where global benchmark prices for industrial metals from aluminum to zinc are set, has informally indicated to brokers that it intends for its market to be open next Monday.
Gold price up on weaker dollar ahead of US inflation data
Bullion has found a floor near $1,700 an ounce this month after slumping in August on the dollar’s rally.
G Mining proceeds with construction of Tocantinzinho gold project in Brazil
Over a mine life of 10.5 years, the TZ project is expected to produce 1.83 million oz. of gold, averaging 175,000 oz. per year.
