News Top Stories

Uranium industry revival radiates from Southwest

Decades after the United States’ large-scale uranium mining industry mushroomed in Utah and New Mexico in the 1950s, the industry is returning […]

Blair McBride | September 12, 2025 | 5:00 pm

Freeport keeps Grasberg shut amid rescue operations

The company continues its efforts to rescue seven workers trapped…

Staff Writer | September 12, 2025 | 9:09 am

Infographic: Why most US copper is from the Southwest

Copper mining in the four southwestern states of Arizona, Nevada,…

Blair McBride | September 10, 2025 | 11:59 am

Spotlight: Southwest United States – Part 2

Rising metal prices, demand for critical minerals and tariffs are…

Northern Miner Staff | September 9, 2025 | 11:59 am

Site visit: Gunnison taps Nuton tech as America’s newest copper producer

COCHISE COUNTY, ARIZ. — Gunnison Copper’s (TSX: GCU; US-OTC: GCUMF)…

Blair McBride | September 9, 2025 | 11:55 am

First Quantum expands copper reserve base with Argentina project

An NI 43-101 report for the Taca Taca project outlined a maiden mineral reserve estimate of 7.7Mt contained copper.

Jackson Chen | November 30, 2020 | 6:17 pm

Hochschild halts San Jose operations in Argentina

Hochschild Mining PLC (LSE: HOC) has temporarily suspended operations at its San Jose mine due to a significant increase in covid-19 infections in […]

Bruno Venditti | November 30, 2020 | 5:05 pm

Azimut confirms continuous zone at Elmer in Quebec

The latest assays from Azimut Exploration’s 55-hole drilling program focused on the Patwon zone within its Elmer property in Quebec suggest a […]

Alisha Hiyate | November 30, 2020 | 12:14 pm

Maple defines new exploration targets at Douay

As Maple Gold completes its fall drill program at the Douay gold project in northern Quebec, the company’s regional exploration efforts have […]

Alisha Hiyate | November 30, 2020 | 12:13 pm

ABB launches ABB Ability Safety Plus for hoists

Global technology company ABB has launched ABB Ability Safety Plus for hoists, a suite of mine hoist safety products that brings the […]

Alisha Hiyate | November 30, 2020 | 12:12 pm

Peru new mining minister to streamline permitting process

Jaime Galvez aims to reduce the current consultation period during the exploration phase to six months, down from about 12 months it currently takes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2020 | 9:28 am

Botswana Diamonds grabs Sekaka from embattled Petra

The acquisition of Sekaka grants the miner access to three prospecting licenses in southern African country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2020 | 3:59 am

Dominican Minister of Mines dismisses rumours that link Barrick’s advanced payments to tailings dam approval

Minister Antonio Almonte said that the approval of the Pueblo Viejo tailings dam will depend on the results of a detailed environmental impact assessment.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2020 | 9:03 pm

Iron hydroxide forms more easily on mineral surfaces than previously thought

Knowing the exact moment when iron hydroxide forms on quartz substrates can support water quality processes at acid mine drainage sites.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2020 | 9:04 pm

First

Last

Uranium industry revival radiates from Southwest

Freeport keeps Grasberg shut amid rescue operations

Infographic: Why most US copper is from the Southwest

Spotlight: Southwest United States – Part 2

Site visit: Gunnison taps Nuton tech as America’s newest copper producer

First Quantum expands copper reserve base with Argentina project

Hochschild halts San Jose operations in Argentina

Azimut confirms continuous zone at Elmer in Quebec

Daily Digests

Copper Digest

Battery Metals Digest

Precious Metals Digest

More Digests