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Opinion: Gold’s red line offers a long-term entry

On Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, global precious metals markets experienced one of their most dramatic sell-offs in decades. Gold prices went from setting all-time new highs earlier in […]

James Cooper | May 18, 2026 | 11:51 am

Interactive infographic: The global uranium cost spectrum

Cost is as important in the economics of mining uranium…

Blair McBride | May 1, 2026 | 4:27 pm

Treasure Hunt: Val-d’Or – Gold, Grit and the Road to the North

For the latest clue, read the article below; voici la…

Northern Miner Staff | April 30, 2026 | 8:01 am

TNM reveals latest bonus prize Treasure Hunt clue

The Northern Miner is excited to share that the latest…

Northern Miner Staff | April 28, 2026 | 12:01 pm

Treasure Hunt: Bathurst – The camp that powered the modern world

After the launch of The Great Canadian Treasure Hunt, explorers…

Northern Miner Staff | March 26, 2026 | 9:26 am

New technology aims for tailings monitoring from space

A tailings dam motion monitor service that has been developed by researchers at the University of Nottingham and Terra Motion is now […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 11, 2021 | 6:07 am

Minnesota copper project in limbo as officials launch permits review

The US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has agreed to reconsider its decision to renew 13 mining permits in Minnesota, which could […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 11, 2021 | 3:58 am

BHP braces for strike at Chilean copper mines

Unionized workers at BHP’s (ASX, LON, NYSE: BHP) Escondida and Spence copper mines in Chile are set to vote on a strike […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2021 | 8:07 am

Gem Diamonds finds 370-carat diamond at Letseng

Africa-focused Gem Diamonds (LON:GEMD) said on Monday it had unearthed a 370 carat Type II, white diamond at its Letšeng mine in Lesotho, […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2021 | 3:55 am

Fancy color diamond prices show mixed results in Q1 2021

The Fancy Color Research Foundation reported this week that prices of fancy color diamonds increased by 0.3% during Q1 2021 with blues […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2021 | 6:06 am

Lucara secures $220 million for Karowe expansion

Canada’s Lucara Diamond (TSX:LUC) has secured up to $220 million in credit-approved commitments for senior debt facilities, which will help it fund a five-year, $514 […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2021 | 6:43 am

Rio Tinto shareholders reject former CEO’s exit package

A majority of Rio Tinto’s (ASX, LON, NYSE: RIO) shareholders opposed on Thursday the exit package handed to former chief executive Jean-Sébastien Jacques, […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2021 | 3:49 am

Cyprus-focused miner to recover metals from mine waste

London-based Caerus Mineral Resources announced the signing of an agreement with Jubilee Metals to work together on a waste-to-revenue strategy for Caerus’ […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 5, 2021 | 6:07 am

Gem Diamonds finds 254-carat diamond at Letseng

Africa-focused Gem Diamonds (LON:GEMD) has found a high quality 254 carat Type II, white gem at its Letšeng mine in Lesotho, the highest […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 4, 2021 | 9:16 am

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Opinion: Gold’s red line offers a long-term entry

Interactive infographic: The global uranium cost spectrum

Treasure Hunt: Val-d’Or – Gold, Grit and the Road to the North

TNM reveals latest bonus prize Treasure Hunt clue

Treasure Hunt: Bathurst – The camp that powered the modern world

New technology aims for tailings monitoring from space

Minnesota copper project in limbo as officials launch permits review

BHP braces for strike at Chilean copper mines

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