Press Releases

One month after the debut of the COVID-19 Open Research Dataset, or CORD-19, the database of coronavirus-related research papers has doubled in size – and has given rise to more than a dozen software tools to channel the hundreds...

Ucore Rare Metals says it has executed a binding share purchase agreement with Innovation Metals Corp and its shareholders that will see it acquire 100% of IMC and its RapidSX™ accelerated solvent-extraction-based separation technology. IMC is a privately held Canada-based...

Global mining giant Rio Tinto has signed an earn-in and joint venture agreement with Vancouver-headquartered Midnight Sun Mining. Under the agreement, Rio Tinto can buy up to a 75% interest in the Solwezi licences in Zambia for a total...

Atlas Copco has developed a new addition to its WEDA submersible dewatering pump range specifically designed for thick, soft, wet mud, and other similar mixtures. The WEDA S50 fits into the S family of WEDA sludge pumps, complementing the other...

Exploration firm Rambler Metals and Mining Canada has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with Maritime Resources to evaluate the former’s Nugget Pond gold plant. The Nugget Pond plant is located in the Baie Verte peninsula in northeastern Newfoundland,...

Equinox Gold and Leagold Mining have announced the completion of their merger creating a gold producing firm operating entirely in the Americas. Announced in December last year, the deal adds Leagold’s four mines in Mexico and Brazil to Equinox’ portfolio...

Saracen Mineral Holdings has awarded a contract to mining services group SRG Global for its Thunderbox and Carosue Dam gold operations in Western Australia. Valued at approximately A$70m ($43.27m), the contract is valid for a period of five years. SRG...