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Lakes, rivers near abandoned mine sites likely source of antibiotics

1 hour ago

Canadian researches came to such conclusion after spending years examining waterbodies located within five kilometres of abandoned mine sites. The post Lakes, rivers near abandoned mine sites likely source of antibiotics appeared first on MINING.com.

LME to launch monthly 'implied pricing' for base metals

4 hours ago

Starting on July 30, the LME will start providing a set of synthetic monthly prices for the six main base metals — copper, aluminum, zinc, lead, nickel and tin. The post LME to launch monthly 'implied pricing' for base metals appeared first on MINING.com.

Nevsun passes on Lundin’s $1.4 billion fresh takeover bid

6 hours ago

The base metals producer said that, while it has not yet received a formal offer from Lundin, the bid announced Monday the bid ignores the fundamental value of the company and its assets. The post Nevsun passes on Lundin’s $1.4 billion fresh takeover bid appeared first on MINING.com.

Noront Resources won't be building its $1B Ferrochrome plant in Sudbury or Thunder Bay

22 hours ago

Sorry, Sudbury. The post Noront Resources won't be building its $1B Ferrochrome plant in Sudbury or Thunder Bay appeared first on MINING.com.

Fura Gems grabs more ruby assets in Mozambique

1 day ago

Gemstone producer us is expanding its footprint in Mozambique by acquiring nine ruby assets from ASX-listed Mustang Resources and Regius Resources Group. The post Fura Gems grabs more ruby assets in Mozambique appeared first on MINING.com.

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How mining tycoons are trying to foil a big UK bribery probe

22 hours ago

The case will undoubtedly frustrate attempts to bring criminal charges against them and drag out proceedings for months, if not years. The post How mining tycoons are trying to foil a big UK bribery probe appeared first on MINING.com.

Wheaton buys all gold, some palladium from Sibanye US mines

1 day ago

Streaming deal involves production from Sibanye's Stillwater and East Boulder mines, located in Montana. The post Wheaton buys all gold, some palladium from Sibanye US mines appeared first on MINING.com.

Gold particles help scientists find defects

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3D printed parts can be self-reporting thanks to gold. The post Gold particles help scientists find defects appeared first on MINING.com.

Pain for aluminium shorts as LME gets squeezed again: Andy Home

3 days ago

The London Metal Exchange aluminium price has on Friday morning touched $2,021.50 per tonne. The post Pain for aluminium shorts as LME gets squeezed again: Andy Home appeared first on MINING.com.

McEwen Mining reports Q2 2018 production results 23 hours ago - McEwen Mining

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LME to launch monthly 'implied pricing' for base metals

4 hours ago

Starting on July 30, the LME will start providing a set of synthetic monthly prices for the six main base metals — copper, aluminum, zinc, lead, nickel and tin. The post LME to launch monthly 'implied pricing' for base metals appeared first on MINING.com.

Nevsun passes on Lundin’s $1.4 billion fresh takeover bid

6 hours ago

The base metals producer said that, while it has not yet received a formal offer from Lundin, the bid announced Monday the bid ignores the fundamental value of the company and its assets. The post Nevsun passes on Lundin’s $1.4 billion fresh takeover bid appeared first on MINING.com.

Randgold’s Tongon mine in Ivory Coast hit by strike

1 day ago

Labour action has brought gold production to a halt. The post Randgold’s Tongon mine in Ivory Coast hit by strike appeared first on MINING.com.

Wheaton buys all gold, some palladium from Sibanye US mines

1 day ago

Streaming deal involves production from Sibanye's Stillwater and East Boulder mines, located in Montana. The post Wheaton buys all gold, some palladium from Sibanye US mines appeared first on MINING.com.

McEwen Mining reports Q2 2018 production results 23 hours ago - McEwen Mining

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Lakes, rivers near abandoned mine sites likely source of antibiotics

1 hour ago

Canadian researches came to such conclusion after spending years examining waterbodies located within five kilometres of abandoned mine sites. The post Lakes, rivers near abandoned mine sites likely source of antibiotics appeared first on MINING.com.

World's biggest miners want more copper but nobody's selling

3 hours ago

Nobody who owns a copper mine wants to give it up. Even when Glencore and Anglo American Plc were crippled by debt during the 2015 commodity slump, neither was willing to entertain an offer from Rio for their holdings in the giant Collahuasi deposit in Chile. The post World's biggest miners want more copper but nobody's selling appeared first on MINING.com.

LME to launch monthly 'implied pricing' for base metals

4 hours ago

Starting on July 30, the LME will start providing a set of synthetic monthly prices for the six main base metals — copper, aluminum, zinc, lead, nickel and tin. The post LME to launch monthly 'implied pricing' for base metals appeared first on MINING.com.

Nevsun passes on Lundin’s $1.4 billion fresh takeover bid

6 hours ago

The base metals producer said that, while it has not yet received a formal offer from Lundin, the bid announced Monday the bid ignores the fundamental value of the company and its assets. The post Nevsun passes on Lundin’s $1.4 billion fresh takeover bid appeared first on MINING.com.

S. Africa unions decry fatalities as six die at copper mine

22 hours ago

South Africa’s mining industry is heading for the deadliest year since 2012 after six people died in an underground fire at Palabora Mining. The post S. Africa unions decry fatalities as six die at copper mine appeared first on MINING.com.

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Four miners killed in Georgia in coal mine accident, officials say

23 hours ago

The government will close the mine until an investigation is complete and it gets the conclusions of international experts. The post Four miners killed in Georgia in coal mine accident, officials say appeared first on MINING.com.

Reduced head count, capex spending biggest contributor to mine efficiency mid-decade: McKinsey

4 days ago

To stay productive, McKinsey warns that miners must maintain fiscal discipline. The post Reduced head count, capex spending biggest contributor to mine efficiency mid-decade: McKinsey appeared first on MINING.com.

Five top mining execs. convicted over Turkey’s worst mine disaster

6 days ago

The sentences range from 15 to 22 years in jail for high-ranked executives. The post Five top mining execs. convicted over Turkey’s worst mine disaster appeared first on MINING.com.

Australia's Yancoal halts Austar mine amid safety dispute

7 days ago

Yancoal said it will start standing down employees, and is aiming to redeploy most workers to other underground operations owned by the company. The post Australia's Yancoal halts Austar mine amid safety dispute appeared first on MINING.com.

Private equity firm to deploy $550 million into mining sector

8 days ago

Targeting close or ready for production. The post Private equity firm to deploy $550 million into mining sector appeared first on MINING.com.

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Rio Tinto posts jump in iron ore output, flags stronger 2018

7 hours ago

Rio said it expected iron ore shipments for the year to be at the upper end of its range of 330 million to 340 million tonnes, thanks to productivity improvements and fewer weather-related disruptions compared to Q2 2017. The post Rio Tinto posts jump in iron ore output, flags stronger 2018 appeared first on MINING.com.

Vale’s iron ore output hit fresh record high despite trucker strike

1 day ago

Iron ore output hit 96.755-million tonnes in the three months to June 30, while pellet output reached 12.838-million tonnes, despite a nationwide truck drivers strike that paralyzed the country in May. The post Vale’s iron ore output hit fresh record high despite trucker strike appeared first on MINING.com.

Top-grade iron ore may spike to $100

1 day ago

High-grade iron ore may spike to $100 a metric ton as China intensifies a clampdown on pollution by restraining industrial activity. The post Top-grade iron ore may spike to $100 appeared first on MINING.com.

Rio Tinto’s ‘world’s largest robot’ delivers first iron ore load

4 days ago

The autonomous train, consisting of three locomotives and carrying around 28,000 tonnes of iron ore, travelled from Tom Price mine to the port of Cape Lambert The post Rio Tinto’s ‘world’s largest robot’ delivers first iron ore load appeared first on MINING.com.

BHP secures iron mining rights in Australia’s Pilbara for another century

7 days ago

Western Australia's Environmental Protection Authority has green-lighted a 50 to 100-year blueprint for the miner's operations in the Pilbara. The post BHP secures iron mining rights in Australia’s Pilbara for another century appeared first on MINING.com.

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Mandalay: Output Declines In 2Q But To Pick Up In Next Two Quarters 6 days ago - Kitco

OceanaGold: Second-Quarter Gold Production Rises 6 days ago - Kitco

Gold Prices Down As Fed's Powell Stays The Course On Economy Interest Rate Outlook 3 hours ago - Kitco

Gold Prices Sink To New 1-Year Low Ahead Of Powell Testimony 3 hours ago - Kitco

Newmont Completes Exodus Northwest Project In Nevada 3 hours ago - Kitco

SP Angel: Gold ETF Holdings Fall To Lowest Level Since March 4 hours ago - Kitco

Bitcoin Daily Chart Alert - Bulls Work To Stop Downtrend - July 17 5 hours ago - Kitco

First Majestic Posts Record Quarterly Output, Ups Guidance 5 hours ago - Kitco

Sotheby’s First Ever Gold Auction Announced As Metal Hits Annual Lows 17 hours ago - Kitco

Allegiant: Goldcorp Investment To Help Fund Drill Program 7 days ago - Kitco

Endeavour Silver: Second-Quarter Output Up From Year Ago 7 days ago - Kitco

McEwen 2Q Gold-Equivalent Production Rises 23 hours ago - Kitco

Fortuna Reports 2Q Silver Output Rises From Year Ago 23 hours ago - Kitco

Randgold: Workers Go On Strike At Tongon Mine 23 hours ago - Kitco

ICBC Lowers Gold Forecast, Sees Prices Averaging $1,299 In '18 23 hours ago - Kitco

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