September 13, 2019

Curtin minerals exploration technique wins commercialization prize

Curtin is commercializing an innovative minerals exploration technique that uses sound waves to create a detailed 3D image of underground ore deposits.

September 12, 2019

Top 10 countries with the largest gold reserves

The list of 10 countries that hold the most gold in their reserves has remained mostly unchanged over the last few years.

September 12, 2019

How miners are using autonomous drones

Confirming the clearance of safety zones ahead of planned explosions is one of the uses.

September 12, 2019

Scientists to drill the ‘most valuable mineral province on earth’

The Bushveld Complex in South Africa hosts most of the global platinum-group element, chromium, and vanadium resources.

September 11, 2019

Global gold sector unveils responsible mining principles

The framework sets out clear expectations for investors and downstream users as to what constitutes responsible gold mining.

September 11, 2019

INFOGRAPHIC: The start of a new gold-silver cycle (part 1 of 3)

Today’s infographic comes to us from Endeavour Silver, and it outlines some key indicators that precede a coming gold-silver cycle.

September 11, 2019

Brazil mining standards, post-Vale disaster, aim to boost accountability

The governance standard would also help ensure independent reviews of dams and adequate disclosure of safety risks.

September 10, 2019

Brazil adopts MAC’s Towards Sustainable Mining initiative

IBRAM joins six other mining associations around the globe that have adopted TSM.

September 8, 2019

Precious metals may be locked below moon’s surface – study

Canadian and US researchers link the sulfur content of lunar volcanic rocks to the presence of iron sulfide deep inside the moon.

September 4, 2019

Mining and IIoT groups join forces

The Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) and the Industrial Internet Consortium have entered into a partnership.