Mexican gov’t greenlights Orla Mining’s Camino Rojo
Mexico has approved the environmental impact statement (EIS) for Orla Mining’s (TSX: OLA) Camino Rojo oxide gold project in Zacatecas state — clearing the way for mine construction to start….
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Lynas raises funds for processing plant in Australia
Rare earths miner Lynas Corp. (ASX: LYC) posted a smaller-than-expected annual loss and outlined plans to raise A$425 million (around US$307 million) to fund construction of a new ore processing…
Lithium Americas to restart Cauchari-Olaroz in Argentina
Lithium Americas (TSX: LAC; NYSE: LAC) is gearing up to resume construction activities at its Caucharí-Olaroz lithium project in Jujuy, Argentina, after halting operations in March to comply with the…
House Oversight Committee alleges political influence in Pebble decision
Northern Dynasty Minerals (TSX: NDM; NYSE: NAK) said on Aug. 13 that the Pebble Partnership has written to the Inspectors General of the U.S. Army, the U.S. Department of Defense…
Falcon Gold finds visible gold at Central Canada project
Falcon Gold (TSX-V: FG) has reported positive drill results from a second hole at its flagship Central Canada gold project, located 22 km east of Atikokan and 160 km west of…
China approves merger of state-owned coal giants
China has approved the merger of two of Shandong province’s top state-owned coal miners, Shandong Energy Group and Yankuang Group. The combined company, China’s second-largest coal producer after China Energy…
Shandong Gold calls on Canadian gov’t to approve TMAC purchase
Shandong Gold Mining, one of China’s top bullion miners, said its acquisition of a Canadian junior that owns the massive Hope Bay property in Nunavut should be approved for economic…
Endeavour Mining eyes dual listing after Semafo acquisition
Endeavour Mining (TSX: EDV), a Toronto-listed gold mining company with assets in West Africa, is assessing whether to dual list on either the London or New York exchanges as it looks…
Iamgold reports positive drill results at Monster Lake, Nelligan
Iamgold (TSX: IMG; NYSE: IAG) has reported the results of six drill holes completed at its 75%-owned Monster Lake joint venture project, 50 km southwest of Chibougamau, Quebec. The holes…
Equinox generates record gold production in Q2
In the second quarter, Equinox Gold (TSX: EQX; NYSE-AM: EQX) produced a total of 127,016 oz. gold at all-in sustaining costs (AISCs) of US$900 per oz. sold, from six mines…
The Northern Miner Podcast – episode 199: Senior reporter Carl A. Williams on Laurentian University’s Metal Earth research program
This week’s episode features an interview with Northern Miner senior reporter Carl A. Williams about the $104-million Metal Earth research and development program led by the Mineral Exploration Research Centre…
US to reimpose 10% tariff on Canadian aluminium
The U.S. government will reimpose a 10% tariff on some aluminium imports from Canada as of Aug. 16, U.S. President Donald Trump announced during a campaign event at a Whirlpool…