The view from England: Coal mine approval a seasonal gift from UK government
Gifts have been exchanged in England during December since before the building of Stonehenge 5,000 years ago. Back then our Neolithic ancestors were celebrating the…
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Bunker Hill meets underground milestone, preps for mechanized mining
Bunker Hill Mining (CSE: BNKR, OTCQB: BHLL) has completed its underground development ‘breakthrough’ down to the sixth level of its zinc-lead-silver mine in Idaho. The…
Frontier Lithium’s drilling at Spark pegmatite continues to return robust grades
Frontier Lithium (TSXV: FL; US-OTC: LITOF) has released results for seven more drill holes at its Spark pegmatite, part of its PAK lithium project in…
The Northern Miner Podcast – episode 321: Around the world in 60 minutes—Taking stock of pipelines, sanctions, BRICS+ and the LME
This week’s episode features Northern Miner podcast host Adrian Pocobelli on mining stories from around the world, including spoofing charges against JP Morgant traders, pipeline…
Brixton pivots to cobalt at Langis with strong drill results
Brixton Metals (TSXV: BBB) says the first batch of drill results from its Langis cobalt project in northeast Ontario confirms high-grade ore. Hole LM-22-254 cut…
Barrick responds to rights abuse allegations in Tanzania
Barrick Gold (TSX: ABX; NYSE: GOLD) has issued a statement in response to claims of alleged rights abuses in Tanzania. Twenty-one Tanzanian nationals filed a lawsuit in…
Maple Gold assays confirm near-surface continuity at former Eagle mine
Maple Gold Mines (TSXV: MGM) reported complete assay results for four drill holes and partial assay results for five additional drill holes from its 100%…
Rio Tinto hunts for lithium deals, eyes Jadar revival
Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO; LSE: RIO; ASX: RIO) said on Tuesday it is actively searching for lithium assets as its expects prices for the metal…
Global miners’ ESG strategies show ‘concerning’ lack of focus on gender
The mining industry shows a lack of focus on gender and diversity in their environmental, social and governance strategies, a recent report by Stratum International…
Gold Fields CEO Griffith leaves after failed Yamana takeover
Gold Fields’ (JSE, NYSE: GFI) chief executive officer Chris Griffith is stepping down on Dec. 31, only a month after the company’s failed attempt to…
New Sustainable Critical Minerals Alliance to push ‘nature-positive’ mining
Canada has joined the launch of the new Sustainable Critical Minerals Alliance that seeks to pursue environmentally-sound and responsible mining, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson…
Glencore and MMG copper mines ride out unrest as Peru promises early polls
It was unclear on Monday if protesters in Peru would abandon planned strikes and disruptions around mines run by Glencore (LSE: GLEN) and China-controlled MMG…