Vale faces fresh $3.8 billion lawsuit over 2015 dam disasterThe legal action in the Netherlands is being pursued by 77,000 claimants represented by law firms Pogust Goodhead and Lemstra Van der Korst.Cecilia Jamasmie | March 19, 2024 | 4:51 am
Thirteen miners trapped in Russian gold mine, authorities sayThe accident occurred at the Pioneer mine, one of the…Reuters | March 18, 2024 | 6:01 pm
Core Lithium CEO quits on share, battery metal prices routThe company reported an $111 million loss for 2023 as…Henry Lazenby | March 13, 2024 | 4:14 pm
British Columbia puts restrictions on mineral claims, mining in two First Nations territories Province protects Gitxaała and Ehattesaht Nations interests while it works to modernize BC’s Mineral Tenure Act. Staff Writer | March 7, 2024 | 4:26 pm
Severstal plant in Russia’s Cherepovets hit by drone strike, says official No injuries have occurred, and operations have remained uninterrupted. Reuters | March 7, 2024 | 6:50 am
Fortuna Silver takes $90.6m charge on Mexican mine closure It will cease activities at its San José mine in Mexico this year, six months earlier than planned, due to rising costs and depleted reserves. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 7, 2024 | 4:19 am
Deep-sea mining could cost $500 billion in value destruction, study says The report "How to lose half a trillion" says that mining the seafloor could cost the industry $30 to $132 billion in value destruction. MINING.com Editor | March 7, 2024 | 3:00 am
Canada plans scrutiny of Chinese offtake deals, minister says at PDAC Government says it’s considering how to handle offtake agreements that function as loans or investments by China in Canadian mining companies as it continues to clamp down on critical mineral transactions. Colin McClelland | March 6, 2024 | 3:04 pm
Diamonds can help speed up EVs’ charging time A diamond nano-membrane is extremely effective at distributing heat and significantly reducing battery charging time. Staff Writer | March 6, 2024 | 7:43 am
SolGold soars on $3.2bn investment, largest in Ecuador history Committed funds add to a previous $311 million the company vowed to invest in its Cascabel copper-gold project. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2024 | 3:38 am
Adriatic Metals opens Bosnia silver mine Vares silver project in central Bosnia is Europe’s first new mine in over a decade. Staff Writer | March 5, 2024 | 5:28 am
Hochschild Mining to expand in Brazil with gold project option Deal with Cerrado Gold grants Hochschild the option to acquire a 100% interest in the Monte Do Carmo gold project in central Brazil. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 5, 2024 | 3:44 am