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Resolution Copper has reached a major milestone with the completion of its multi-year, $200 million...

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A California lithium company plans to launch an initial public offering next year as part of a bid to become...

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Coeur Mining, Inc. announced that is has signed a deal to buy New Gold Inc. and its two gold mines in Canada...

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Arkansas faces stiff Chinese competition, sagging market prices and technological challenges as it vies to...

October 31, 2025

Mining Engineering’s Weekly Rundown: Episode 27...

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The U.S. government inked a partnership with the Canadian owners of Westinghouse Electric on Tuesday that...

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