Conservationists move to permanently protect areas around proposed Pebble mine
The United States' top environmental non-profit and a regional land trust have raised $20 million to permanently protect 44,000 acres of land.
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Canada blocks Glencore’s proposed coal mine project in British Columbia
Government determined adverse environmental effects of the proposed Sukunka Coal Mine Project, an open-pit metallurgical coal mine.
BHP makes $6.4 billion binding offer for OZ Minerals
The acquisition is BHP’s largest since the $12.1 billion purchase of Petrohawk Energy in 2011.
California congressman perfectly sums up what is wrong with US mining policy
MINING.COM watches a House Natural Resources committee meeting so you don't have to.
Asante Gold targets synergies and extending mine life at Bibiani and Chirano in Ghana
The Bibiani and Chirano gold mines, situated 15 km apart in Ghana, are expected to produce a combined 400,000 oz. of gold next year.
Aya confirms extension of high-grade silver discovery at Zgounder mine in Morocco
One drill hole intercepted 3,956 g/t silver over 21.6 metres, including an intersection of 5,792 g/t silver over 14.4 metres.
Gold price holds gains driven by fallout from surprise BOJ yield pivot
Gold steadied after rallying on Tuesday as the Bank of Japan’s unexpected yield-curve-control policy rattled markets and weighed on the dollar.
UEC wins $17.8m award from Department of Energy to supply uranium concentrates
The US nuclear reactor fleet, which provides about 20% of America's electricity production and over half of its clean energy, imports nearly 60% of its current uranium requirements from Russia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Ivanhoe Mines confirms link to Congo aide in copper corruption case
Ivanhoe struck a deal last year with Vidiye Tshimanga, a top aide to Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi, the firm said in a statement on Dec. 14.
