Coeur Mining, Inc. is a well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with six mines in the Americas employing approximately 2,300 people. Coeur's wholly-owned operations include the Palmarejo silver-gold complex in Mexico, the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead mine in British Columbia, the Rochester
But it falls short on several fronts: its unilateral approach on fiscal terms may lead to costly arbitration and it inadequately addresses corruption concerns. The new mining bill is the product of an odd legislative saga. Congolese people have long demanded a reform of the mining code. Adopted in 2002, it
Catherine Raw, 35, says the first inkling that her career would be in mining came during a first year university placement working for a PhD student at Boliden's Laisvall lead-zinc mine in northern Sweden. She went on to earn a Master's degree in Natural Sciences, with first class honours, from Downing
Madam Martha Kwayie Manu, District Chief Executive (DCE) for Sefwi-Juaboso, has called for chiefs to lead the fight against illegal mining in the communities. She said efforts to stop the illegal activity, to safeguard the environment, could struggle without strong support from everybody - traditional leaders,
The Democratic Republic of Congo is utilizing blockchain technology to track cobalt from its artisanal mines to the smart device it ends up in, according to a Reuters report. More conflict materials-elements mined from warring areas or with child labor-have been used in smartphones and other devices
(Source: China's Crackdown on Mining Could Lead to Bitcoin Price Surge.) The crackdown is all speculation at this time as no official order has been executed yet. The hole left by the absence of Chinese mining operations might be short-lived due to relocation, with Bitmain Technologies having set up a
Itouga chose the moss Funaria hygrometrica, which is often found growing at industrial sites such as mines contaminated with lead, copper, zinc and other heavy metals. He grew the moss' protonema stage, a long threadlike chain of cells that forms early in its life cycle, in solutions containing more than a
Sefwi-Juaboso, (W/R), Feb 01, GNA - Madam Martha Kwayie Manu, District Chief Executive (DCE) for Sefwi-Juaboso, has called for chiefs to lead the fight against illegal mining in the communities. She said efforts to stop the illegal activity, to safeguard the environment, could struggle without strong support
One such disaster happened at the inactive Gold King Mine in southwestern Colorado in 2015, when the Environmental Protection Agency accidentally triggered the release of 3 million gallons (11 million litres) of mustard-colored water laden with arsenic, lead and other contaminants. The spill tainted
"Downside risks will emerge to our positive outlook due to political instability and the introduction of a new mining regulatory regime. "In terms of political instability, BMI's Country Risk team expects that President Kabila's failure to relinquish office at the end of 2017 will limit foreign aid and lead to the
Samsung is the new top dog in the chip-making game, having bumped Intel into second place, and confirmed it will make cryptocurrency mining chips to solidify its lead. For 25 years Intel ruled the roost as the world's largest chipmaker. But changes in fortunes, the move to mobile, and arguably a lack of
However, these losses were partially offset by growth in other key areas: mining and quarrying was the best-performing sector of the year, expanding by 13.6% on the back of increased gold, nickel and cobalt production, and a recovery in commodity prices. Manufacturing, and agriculture, fisheries and
18 edition of the Nor'wester, Baie Verte Mayor Brandon Philpott wondered if an exemption to the promised ban on the use, sale, import and export of asbestos - and products containing the hazardous material - could lead to further cleanup or potential mining activity at the former Advocate Mines (formerly
One such disaster happened at the inactive Gold King Mine in southwestern Colorado in 2015, when the Environmental Protection Agency accidentally triggered the release of 3 million gallons (11 million litres) of mustard-colored water laden with arsenic, lead and other toxins. The spill tainted rivers in
VANCOUVER (miningweekly.com) - Boosted by higher commodity prices in general, miners are increasingly focusing on project development as healthier balance sheets allow them the opportunity to return to their long-term growth strategies. According to data supplied by Fitch-affiliated research firm BMI,
As an update on Nubian's acquisition of the Esquilache silver-lead-zinc project comprising the historical Esquilache underground lead-zinc mine and adjacent Virgen de Chapi prospect located in the Puno Department of Southern Peru (the "Project") from Zinc One Resources Inc., the Company has
Bitcoin price has plummeted several times after reports of further regulations, with South Korea hoping to cut the cryptocurrency's anonymity amongst traders and other experts warning of tax authorities looking to crackdown on profits made by traders and mining operations. Bank of America, Citigroup are
Mining giant BHP Billiton slipped 0.39 percent while rival Rio Tinto added 0.34 percent. Gold miner Newcrest fell 1.5 percent. Oil and gas major Santos was 0.96 percent higher and Woodside Petroleum added 0.26 percent. Wesfarmers gained 0.57 percent while rival supermarket chain Woolworths slipped
MAY I say how pleased I am that the government of which you are a part has decided to create an ombudsperson with teeth to oversee the operations of Canadian mining companies operating in other countries. I am pleased that the efforts of the Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability and other
We drove another 50 km. to Chingola to see the huge open pit mine, but we were taken on a temporary road that obscured most of the mine. The roadworks here were the