Explaining the copper conundrum
Arguably, no one is more aware of the coming copper shortage than copper miners themselves. Glencore CEO Gary Nagle warned in late 2022 — just months before the company made…
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JV video: GeologicAI rethinks mining data and cuts carbon emissions
The Bill Gates-backed firm GeologicAI has seen a rapid uptake of its technology among global mining majors, demonstrating a 5% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions at operations in Africa, the…
MAC, Copper Mark team up to enhance transparency, credibility
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and The Copper Mark are collaborating on a pilot project seeking to enhance the assurance processes of both Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) and the…
The Mine that Fell Asleep in the Goldfields awakens young minds
In the hardscrabble world of mining, where data is king and machinery reigns supreme, first-time author Catherine Lalut wields not a drill but a quill with the children’s book The…
Silvercorp clears way for Perseus Mining takeover of OreCorp
A winner has emerged in the months-long battle for Africa-focused gold developer OreCorp (ASX: ORR). The Australia-based company is recommending shareholders accept the off-market takeover offer from Perseus Mining (TSX:…
Northern Star seeks to expand the already massive gold ‘Super Pit’
Northern Star Resources (ASX: NST), the owner of Western Australia’s biggest open-pit gold mine, the Super Pit, is seeking approval for a significant expansion to the already massive operation. The…
TNM Drill Down: West African Resources tops gold assays at Sanbrado in Burkina Faso
Our TNM Drill Down features highlights of the best gold assays of the March 15-22 period. Drill holes are ranked by gold grade x width as identified by data company…
Video: Wheaton Precious’s Smallwood on ‘most active deal-making year’
Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX: WPM; NYSE: WPM; LSE: WPM) is celebrating one of its most active deal-making years, clinching eight transactions with over US$1 billion in commitments over roughly the…
Technology becoming a hot commodity among miners, says law firm
The mining sector’s recent shift towards adopting technology to tackle rising costs is turning digital intellectual property into a valuable commodity in its own right, says global law firm White…
Nickel: Contrarian opportunity or portfolio suicide?
Today, I’m taking a deep dive into the ill-fated nickel market.If you’re a close follower of commodity markets, you probably know the problems afflicting this sector. Surging output from Indonesia’s…
Lucapa finds Lulo mine’s fifth-largest diamond
Australia’s Lucapa Diamond (ASX: LOM) has recovered a 203-carat diamond at its prolific Lulo mine in Angola, the fifth-largest ever found at the operation. The diamond is also the third 100-carat-plus stone found at Lulo this…
Perseus gets key OreCorp shareholders onside with sweetened bid
Perseus Mining (TSX: PRU; ASX: PRU) announced on Wednesday that it has raised its off-market takeover offer for OreCorp (ASX: ORR) as it seeks to beat out Canadian rival Silvercorp…