Mining industry
This week, BTV - Business Television explores the world of precious metals, featuring industry leaders and emerging companies in the sector. The program shines a spotlight on standout mining companies, including Wheaton Precious Metals and others, as they navigate the rapidly changing market landscape. From Ghana to Mexico, and from
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A significant shift in government policy has prompted BHP, the world's largest mining group, to reassess its options in the US copper industry. The company's chief executive, Mike Henry, has stated that initiatives introduced under President Donald Trump have led to increased exploration in the US,
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Nicola Mining Inc. has provided an update on its preparation work conducted in 2025 on the Treasure Mountain Silver Project and its plan for the 2026 exploration drilling program. The company has been preparing the project for re-opening, driven by accelerated interest from investors and strategics. The Treasure Mountain Silver
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The Canadian exploration and development company, 55 North Mining Inc., is preparing to embark on a significant 2026 drill program, which may commence as early as late 2025, pending favorable winter conditions. The program will focus on step-out drilling to the south of the company's existing zones, aiming
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The GEOMIN 2025 Symposium, hosted by the Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) and the Society of Exploration Geophysicists, concluded in Jeddah after three days of productive discussions. The event brought together key stakeholders from the mining sector and conference organizers to recognize contributions and release recommendations focusing on international partnerships, technological
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African leaders have been called upon by President Bola Tinubu to unite and push for the recognition of mineral resources theft from the continent as an international crime on the global stage. The call came as the region grapples with growing security challenges attributed to illegal mining activities in several
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Serabi Gold plc (Serabi or the Company) has reported a record quarterly gold production of 12,090 ounces in Q3-2025, a 27% increase from Q3-2024. This production milestone is a significant achievement for the Company, and it remains on track to meet its 2025 consolidated production guidance of 44,000-47,
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Coal miners and their families are demonstrating outside the Labor Department, protesting the Trump administration's failure to implement rules protecting them from toxic silica dust that has caused a rise in black lung in younger miners. Sixteen months ago, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued a
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Researchers have conducted a comprehensive study on ground deformation in Shanxi Province, China, employing wide-area interferometric synthetic aperture radar technology and ALOS-1 PALSAR data. The investigation focused on the vast coal mining areas in the region, which have been plagued by subsidence and geohazards due to the local arid climate&
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Two illegal gold miners, Sifelani Moyo (26) and Brighton Phiri (29), have appeared in court after they stormed a mine in West Nicholson and stole 50 bags of gold ore. The incident occurred on August 23, 2025, when the duo, accompanied by three accomplices, attacked two security guards stationed at
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Tenke Fungurume Mining S.A. ("TFM"), a prominent copper-cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) operated by CMOC Group Ltd. ("CMOC"), has successfully completed The Copper Mark re-audit, achieving "Fully Meet" across all 32 rigorous criteria. This achievement positions TFM as the
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Research at Afe Babalola University has uncovered crucial information about the enzyme rhodanese, which plays a vital role in detoxifying cyanide in aquatic ecosystems affected by gold mining. The study demonstrated the enzyme's ability to neutralize cyanide, a toxic substance released by gold extraction processes. The findings have
