December 4, 2023

Lab-grown dolomite is now a thing

The long-standing dolomite problem has been solved.

December 4, 2023

Jack Lundin assumes top job at Lundin Mining

With Jack taking the reins, the company’s key officer positions are now held by siblings, as his brother Adam is the firm's chairman.

December 3, 2023

Peru simplifies procedures for approval of environmental studies, water use permits

A supreme decree orders the simplification of environmental certification procedures and water use permits required for mining exploration.

December 3, 2023

Nine dead in Peru’s Poderosa mine after armed men raid

Peru’s national police took control of the mine, seized weapons, and detained seven suspects of the deadly attack.

December 1, 2023

Scientists use copper to reduce cost of cancer treatment

UCLA researchers devised an inexpensive way to produce a molecule used in anti-cancer drugs from a chemical costing just $3 per gram.

December 1, 2023

First Quantum takes Panama to international court

It is also suspending its 2023 production guidance for Cobre Panama mine, which accounts for about 1.5% of the world’s copper production.

November 30, 2023

Endeavour’s Tanda-Iguela gold resources surge 303%

Indicated gold resources at the Côte d'Ivoire asset have increased beyond even the most optimistic expectations.

November 30, 2023

Next-gen LEDs may substitute platinum, iridium with birch leaves

By pressure-cooking birch leaves, researchers produced nanosized carbon dots that can be used in organic LEDs for super-thin TV and mobile phone screens.

November 30, 2023

Sandfire Resources apologizes for Aboriginal heritage damage

The Western Australia copper miner is facing public outrage for not coming clean earlier about destroying artefacts more than five years ago.

November 29, 2023

Industry groups aim to deliver unified global standard for responsible mining

The ICMM is working with The Copper Mark, Mining Association of Canada and the World Gold Council towards consolidating their individual voluntary responsible mining standards.