RANKED: Top 10 new copper projects by mine life
Demand for copper, an economic indicator in itself because of its widespread use in wiring and plumbing, is expected to vastly expand as the world transitions to greener energy to…
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Mexico’s ‘shock’ new mining law hurts juniors most
A new mining regime blindsided Canadian juniors in Mexico on Apr. 29 after the Mexican Senate rushed through a contentious bill that experts say will deter investment. Under the new…
Emerita readies first resource for La Romanera in Spain
Iberian Pyrite Belt-focused explorer Emerita Resources (TSXV: EMO; US-OTC: EMOTF) on Monday reported a strong batch of drill results from its La Romanera polymetallic deposit ahead of an initial resource…
Pensana taps major UK investor to fund rare earths project in Angola
London-based Pensana (LSE: PRE) is being backed by one of the United Kingdom’s largest asset managers and the Angolan sovereign wealth fund to build a rare earths refinery in England…
Eldorado Gold shares rise on Q1 production jump, earnings beat
Eldorado Gold (TSX: ELD) has reported a 21% bump in first-quarter production to 112,533 oz. gold from the same period last year on the back of higher gold production at…
Glencore buys stakes in Norsk Hydro and Vale’s assets in Brazil
Glencore (LSE: GLEN) said on Thursday is buying a 30% stake in Brazil’s alumina refinery Alunorte from Norwegian aluminum producer Norsk Hydro and a 5% stake in Mineracao Rio do…
Far North Snapshot: Eight companies exploring for gold, critical minerals and more
The Far North contains a wealth of minerals, and although remote, many Far North regions have a rich history of mining. Here’s a glimpse of eight companies advancing some of…
The View from England: Famous gems being both flaunted and hidden
By now you should have received your invitation to the coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms….
Sumitomo Metals backs Teck’s split plan
Japan’s Sumitomo Metal Mining confirmed on Thursday its support for Teck Resources’ (TSX: TECK.A/TECK.B; NYSE: TECK) planned spinoff into two companies in the face of an alternative proposal from Glencore…
Glencore opens door to better bid in letter to Teck Class B shareholders
Glencore (LSE: GLEN) raised on Wednesday the prospect of improving its US$23.1 billion takeover bid for Teck Resources (TSX: TECK.A/TECK.B; NYSE: TECK), provided that shareholders reject the Canadian miner’s plan to…
Billionaire Robert Friedland urges Canada to protect Teck from ‘foreign predators’
He warned Canada should not take lightly Glencore’s attempted takeover of Teck, which has a track record of supporting local juniors.
TNM Drill Down: Serbia produces best gold assay of Apr. 6-13
Our TNM Drill Down features highlights of the top gold assays of the past week. Drill holes are ranked by gold grade x width, as identified by our sister company…