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SmithCo introduces kingpin housing design

SmithCo has introduced a new patent-pending kingpin housing that the company says will provide longer life with fewer maintenance costs than traditional […]

Joseph Quesnel | November 21, 2024 | 8:40 am

Alrosa plans production cuts and staff reduction for 2025

The miner may cut its labor costs by 10%, which…

Bruno Venditti | November 21, 2024 | 7:19 am

China’s germanium, gallium ban could cost the US $3.4 billion

According to the USGS, gallium prices could increase by more…

Bruno Venditti | November 20, 2024 | 8:04 am

NexGen Energy nears Rook I approval following final federal technical review

NexGen Energy (TSX: NXE; NYSE: NXE; ASX: NXG) has successfully…

Bruno Venditti | November 19, 2024 | 10:30 am

Wesdome expands high-grades at Kiena, studies second mine potential

Wesdome Gold Mines (TSX: WDO; OTCQX: WDOFF) had a successful…

Joseph Quesnel | November 18, 2024 | 8:33 am

Gold may be the solution to foggy glasses

A recently developed ultrathin, gold-based transparent coating that is able to convert sunlight into heat is being proposed as a solution to […]

Staff Writer | December 19, 2022 | 6:06 am

Autonomous mining vehicle converter gets $38m to fuel expansion plans

SafeAI, a company that retrofits construction and mining vehicles with aftermarket hardware and proprietary autonomy software, received $38 million in Series B […]

Staff Writer | December 18, 2022 | 1:03 pm

The Northern Miner Podcast: Around the world in 60 minutes—Taking stock of pipelines, sanctions, BRICS+ and the LME

This week’s episode features Northern Miner podcast host Adrian Pocobelli on mining stories from around the world, including spoofing charges against JP Morgant traders, […]

Alisha Hiyate | December 15, 2022 | 11:20 am

Epiroc to acquire collision avoidance technology

Epiroc has agreed to acquire Mernok Elektronik, headquartered in Pretoria, South Africa. The company designs and produces proximity detection technologies and collision […]

Alisha Hiyate | December 15, 2022 | 11:08 am

De Beers Group awards $45K in scholarships to women in STEM

De Beers Group has awarded $45,000 in scholarships to 10 Canadian women, as what the company says is a commitment to support […]

Alisha Hiyate | December 15, 2022 | 10:59 am

Mining people: Argonaut Gold, Blackrock Silver, Osisko, Teck

Management appointments: Angold Resources appointed chair Galen McNamara as Interim CEO. Argonaut Gold named Richard Young as president, CEO and director. Azimut […]

Alisha Hiyate | December 15, 2022 | 10:29 am