There are a variety of useful free information sources for the mining industry available on the internet. Some of these sources include free or partially free news aggregator sites, special reports from consulting firms, and government resources.
Mining company websites can provide you with a wealth of information about their operations, projects, explorations, corporate social responsibility, board of directors, executive management, governance, history, and filings. When looking at company websites, keep an eye out for sections such as, "Investor Relations", "Operations", "Projects", and "Explorations".
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