Hudbay’s plan to boost Copper Mountain output comes at a cost
Hudbay Minerals (TSX: HBM; NYSE: HBM) on Tuesday tabled a new mine plan for its Copper Mountain acquisition in southern British Columbia, outlining a planned 90% production hike at half…
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Dundee Precious extends Chelopech mine life by one year
Nearly 20 years after buying the Chelopech gold-copper mine in Bulgaria, Dundee Precious Metals (TSX: DPM) announced an updated resource estimate that stretches the mine life slightly to 2032 from 2031….
JV Article: Torq sees double in the Chilean Andes
Torq Resources (TSXV: TORQ) could be on the cusp of discovering not one, but two major copper-gold systems right under the noses of leading mining companies. Working in northern Chile…
JV Article: Automaker Stellantis takes 19.9% stake in Argentina Lithium subsidiary
Amsterdam-based carmaker Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), whose iconic brands include Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Fiat, Opel, Maserati, Peugeot, Jeep and Vauxhall, has invested US$90 million equivalent in Argentine pesos in Canada’s…
JV Article: Steppe Gold passes 100,000 oz mark, fully funded for Phase II
In just three years, production at home-grown Mongolian miner Steppe Gold’s (TSX: STGO; US-OTC: STPGF) ATO mine has surpassed the 100,000 oz. gold mark, making it the country’s premier precious metals…
JV Article: Enhancing mining operations through innovative technology — Gahcho Kué case study
Over the last two years, Galaxy Broadband Communications has established key partnerships with London-based OneWeb and Nokia Canada that promise remarkable communications advancements in the mining industry. Galaxy can now…
South America Snapshot: Eight companies hunting for critical and precious metals
South America is endowed with geology steeped in precious, base and battery metals, and the continent has had a storied mining history. Below we showcase eight companies active in the…
JV Article: Novo Resources digs into the Pilbara
Western Australia’s Pilbara region is traditionally known for its massive iron ore deposits. But over the last 10 years, exploration for gold in the region has taken off and Novo…
JV Article: Dundee’s novel processing techs address cyanide and arsenic risks
Two innovative metallurgical processes designed to alleviate environmental risks are beginning to attract the attention of mining companies eager to improve their ESG credentials. Dundee Sustainable Technologies’ CLEVR process is…
JV Article: Discovery Silver’s Cordero project is in the big league
Discovery Silver (TSX: DSV; US-OTC: DSVSF) owns the largest undeveloped primary silver deposit globally by reserves and has attracted a tier one management team led by Tony Makuch, the former…
JV Article: Sandvik’s Remote Monitoring Service predicts and prevents failures
For more than a year, remote monitoring specialists at Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions have been identifying the efficiencies of loaders and trucks operating underground at privately held Magris Performance…
The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame announces five new inductees
The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame will welcome five new members at a gala dinner and induction ceremony on Jan. 11, 2024 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The Northern…