February 23, 2021 Nevada takes title as world’s top mining destination Nevada replaces iron ore-rich Western Australia as the most attractive mining jurisdiction, according to the Fraser Institute.
February 22, 2021 Mexican president pressures Canadian miner in simmering tax dispute He appeared to be referring to First Majestic Silver, which operates the San Dimas silver and gold mine in Tayoltita.
February 22, 2021 North America cross border mining deals total $2.4bn in Q4 – report The top 5 deals accounted for 97.6% of the total, led by Endeavour Mining’s $1.86 billion acquisition of Teranga Gold.
February 22, 2021 Star Diamond butts heads with Rio Tinto on diamond breakage study A trial over the project ownership is not expected to take place this year.
February 22, 2021 Canada could be top player in global EV battery market — report BMI says the combination of natural resources and a highly skilled workforce should help developing a sustainable value chain for battery materials.
February 19, 2021 Morrison Lake mine plan still stalled, 18 years later British Columbia's environmental assessment office states the mine is at the headwater of the Skeena River, which it’s not, says retired Green Party leader.
February 19, 2021 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Copper price keeps soaring as bullish sentiment prevails; Iron ore price retreats on higher steel inventories in China; Gold price dealt ‘fatal blow’ by bond yield rally
February 19, 2021 Golden quarter for Newmont, Barrick as high prices help profit beat A 25% surge in gold prices last year has offered miners a lifeline following production disruptions due to the covid-19 pandemic.
February 19, 2021 Time to forget tariffs and reset US aluminum policy The new United States administration seems in no rush to lift the aluminum and steel tariffs imposed by Donald Trump in 2018.
February 18, 2021 Iamgold grows cash balance, adjusts Westwood reserve The latest release quotes Westwood reserves of 4 million tonnes at 4.9 g/t gold for a total of 626,000 oz, a 47% decrease over the prior year-end.
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