Controversial Alaska mine gets lifeline from Trump EPA
The EPA’s action is a significant boost for Northern Dynasty Minerals and Pebble LP supporters, who have called on the EPA to lift the Clean Water Act restrictions.
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High-grade drill results send Aurion Resources shares to 8-month high
This marks the second time in five months that Aurion has reported high-grade results from exploration in Finland.
The golden asteroid that could make everyone on earth a billionaire
There’s an astronomical amount of money to be made by those bold enough to rise to the challenge of the asteroid rush.
Lundin Gold starts mining of first production stope at Fruta del Norte
Construction of the process plant and tailings facility continue to be on schedule, and commissioning of the process plant will begin in the third quarter of this year.
Leagold begins Los Filos mine expansion
Move is part of the Latin America-focused miner’s plan to become a 700,000 ounce-per-annum gold producer.
Vale to invest $469m in dam safety measures
The spending measures will be in addition to the $4.5 billion the miner has already provisioned for costs related to the dam burst.
Barrick stands firm, saying Acacia’s mine plans need changes
Barrick Gold is sticking to its offer to buy out Acacia Mining, saying assumptions made by the smaller firm about its mine plans were out of touch.
Northam Platinum expects Kukama shaft to be operational in FY 2020
The Eland mine had been placed on care and maintenance in 2015 due to a price fall and difficult operating conditions.
Renewable energy sources in the US now outstrip coal
While the US coal industry has been for years losing ground to renewables, they overtook the fossil fuel for the first time ever in April.
