First Quantum rebuffs informal approach from Barrick Gold
Barrick made overtures to First Quantum in the last few months as part of its search for ways to expand in copper.
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With a price tag of over $1 billion, Blackwater is one of the largest capital investments in British Columbia in 10 years.
Argonaut pours first gold at Magino, expects commercial production in Q3
Once in production, Magino is expected to produce between 72,000 and 81,000 oz. of gold in 2023.
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Chinese miners try livestream sales to shift coal glut
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Aurubis welcomes investigation into organized theft ring
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Impala Platinum’s Zimbabwe unit eyes expansion into lithium
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Norsk Hydro produces world’s first aluminum using green hydrogen
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In China’s lithium hub, mining boom comes at a cost
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