Murders of environment and land defenders hit record high – report

A record 227 people were killed in 2020 for standing up against developments, including mining projects, a report by Global Witness shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2021 | 7:20 am

Scientists working on autonomous swarms of robots to mine the Moon

NASA has granted a research team from the University of Arizona $500,000 to develop robots able to mine, excavate and even build simple structures on the Moon's surface.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2021 | 6:16 am

Lundin Mining CEO to leave the post by year-end

Marie Inkster, one of very few females in top positions in the Canadian mining sector, joined Lundin in 2008 and served as CFO for ten years before being appointed president, CEO and director in 2018.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 10, 2021 | 8:13 am

Harvard’s $42bn fund to end investment in fossil fuels

Harvard's massive endowment will support the world’s green energy transition.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 10, 2021 | 3:50 am

Lucara board approves $514m Karowe mine expansion

Project is expected to extend the mine’s life for 20 years, until 2040, allowing Lucara to exploit the highest value part of the orebody.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 9, 2021 | 9:10 am

Condor Gold charts two options for mining La India

One scenario considers a sole open pit, supplemented by two satellites pits, while the other is a mix of open pit and underground operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 9, 2021 | 7:30 am

Asante Gold traces plan to fast-track Bibiani to production

The company hired Ghana-based Harlequin International to initiate the refurbishment of Bibiani's 3 million tonne per annum processing plant.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 9, 2021 | 3:27 am

De Beers latest sale shows steady rebound in diamond market

The world’s top producer by value sold $515 million worth of rough diamonds, the largest figure for this time of year since 2016.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 8, 2021 | 7:25 am

BHP inks exploration deal with Gates and Bezos-backed KoBold Metals

The world’s largest miner will use artificial intelligence tools developed by KoBold, a start-up backed by a coalition of billionaires.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 8, 2021 | 3:55 am

i-80 Gold to create Nevada complex through asset exchange with Nevada Gold Mines

The US-focused gold miner gains the Lone Tree and Buffalo Mountain properties, and related infrastructure.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 7, 2021 | 7:58 am

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