Controversial Japanese gold mine designated as UN heritage site
The Sado mine operated for nearly 400 years and was once the world’s largest gold producer before closing in 1989.
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Lucapa recovers 176-carat diamond at Lulo mine in Angola
The diamond is the 45th +100 carat stone to be recovered from Lulo and the eighth largest since alluvial operations began in 2015.
Nova Scotia stands firm on Touquoy mine cleanup
Currently, St Barbara is required to post a C$79.9 million bond to ensure the cleanup is completed.
Uranium contract prices soar on uncertain supply, AI-led power demand
Term prices are now around $79 per pound, the highest since 2008, and estimated to rise further in coming months.
South Star’s Brazil graphite mine to begin production in September
The Phase 1 plant has the capacity to produce approximately 12,000 tonnes per year of natural flake graphite concentrates.
The future of deep sea mining hinges on a contentious election
International Seabed Authority head incumbent Michael Lodge faces Leticia Carvalho, a Brazilian ocean scientist.
Chinese bullion demand takes hit in risk to gold price rally
Total demand for bullion fell almost 6% from a year earlier in the first half to 524 tons, the China Gold Council said.
Column: Funds dump copper as rising stocks dampen bull spirits
LME inventory last week touched a three-year peak.
Union at BHP’s Escondida mine urges rejection of contract offer, strike possible
The union and BHP have repeatedly clashed due to work stoppages, pressure to increase production and complaints about worker safety.
