Mining Industry News
A collection of Mining latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
Brazil gold mining rush brings deforestation and mercury risks to the Amazon
SAO PAULO (AP) — The surge in gold prices in recent years has fueled a renewed mining rush in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, accelerating deforestation in protected areas and driving mercury contamination to hazardous levels, officials and…
China unveils driverless mining truck that can 'crab-walk' across rough terrain
China has debuted a massive driverless mining truck that can “crab-walk” across difficult terrain, highlighting the country's push to modernise its mining industry through technology. Despite a kerb weight of nearly 100 tonnes, this…
Mining Companies Recognized for Excellence in Responsible Mining
OTTAWA, ON, May 5, 2026 /CNW/ - The Mining Association of Canada's (MAC) Community of Interest Advisory Panel has selected Eldorado Gold and Teck Resources to receive this year's prestigious Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Excellence Awards. The…
Nova Scotia approves gold mining company's plan to process leftover ore at idled mine
Email Address: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. Already have an account? Log in here - To continue reading, please subscribe: Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com Read the E-Edition…
Nova Scotia approves gold mining company's plan to process leftover ore at idled mine - Halifax
The Nova Scotia government has given a mining company approval to process stockpiled ore at the idled Touquoy gold mine about 65 kilometres east of Halifax. Atlantic Mining Nova Scotia was granted industrial approval earlier this month by the…
Could gold mining help Colombia's armed groups to finally lay down their weapons?
Dressed in civilian clothing with Pasto Indigenous motifs across his sleeves, Royer Garzón, a guerrilla commander and delegate at the peace negotiation table, sits alongside about two-dozen combatants on a small stand beside a concrete…
Mining Stocks Vs. Tech Stocks
Despite all the AI hype, general mining stocks, as represented by XME, have massively outperformed the tech-heavy NASDAQ 100 ETF since late 2024. XME approximately doubled relative to QQQ from its December 2024 low to its January 2026 high. Three…
A gold-fueled mining rush scars Brazil's Amazon, spiking deforestation and mercury risks
The surge in gold prices in recent years has fueled a renewed mining rush in Brazil 's Amazon rainforest, accelerating deforestation in protected areas and driving mercury contamination to hazardous levels, officials and experts say. A study…
Cipher Mining (CIFR) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
Chief Executive Officer — Tyler Page Chief Financial Officer — Greg Mumford Head of Investor Relations — Thomas Armstrong Operating and Contracted Capacity -- 907 megawatts, including three signed data center campus leases with…
Hegseth grilled over 'kamikaze DOLPHINS strapped with mines to attack US ships
PETE Hegseth was grilled by reporters about Iran reportedly floating the idea of using dolphins armed with mines to attack US warships. The Secretary of War and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine were left puzzled by the question about…
Canadian mining project suspended in Dominican Republic
The president of the Dominican Republic on Monday suspended a mining project by Canadian company GoldQuest after hundreds protested the proposal over its feared environmental impact. The project sought to extract deposits of gold, copper and silver…
Illegal mining and stone crushing units shut down by HYDRAA
In a major operation on Tuesday, the Hyderabad Disaster Response & Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) conducted raids on illegal mining and stone crushing units at six locations in the city, and seized the machinery. The units, engaged in mining…
How a false deep-sea mining claim fooled a prominent magazine
Sien Van den broeke, a campaigner with Greenpeace Canada, received a puzzling article recently from a colleague also working to prevent deep-sea mining. Published in late March by Canadian Mining Journal editor Joseph Quesnel, the 1,095-word…
Critica reshapes Tassie tungsten mine amid surging metal prices
Critica Limited has recruited a fresh set of eyes to oversee the development direction of the company's Mt Lindsay projects in Tasmania, one of the biggest undeveloped tungsten-tin deposits in the world. Engineering giant DRA Global has been…
Regis and Vault agree to merge, creating $10.7b gold mining giant
Regis Resources and Vault Minerals have agreed to merge in a deal that would create the third-largest gold miner on the ASX, worth almost $11 billion. The combined company is expected to produce more than 700,000 ounces annually, worth almost $4.5…
Receive a Daily briefing on Mining Industry News
Get Started