September 3, 2019

The Chinese power grab: Tracking the complicated evolution of Sino-Congolese relations

Although Sino-Congolese relations dates back to the mid-1960s, China’s more palpable influence was marked by the 2008 infrastructure-for-minerals deal that attributed mining rights to China in exchange for substantial investment…

September 3, 2019

More companies to reconsider investments in DRC, says MMG exec

Miles Naude, General Manager, MMG, discusses potential opportunities in the DRC.

September 3, 2019

Alberta coal mine reclamation to create green energy source

The Paintearth coal mine will be the site of innovative renovation with the potential to supply renewable energy.

September 3, 2019

Doing business in DRC: Questions about the controversial new mining code persist

The DRC holds half the world’s cobalt and vast copper deposits, in addition to some 1,100 other mineral resources as estimated by the World Bank.

September 2, 2019

Global wind turbine fleet to consume over 5.5Mt of copper by 2028 — report

But further developments in aluminium technology could lead to increased substitution of copper in cabling.

September 1, 2019

Australia launches A$12.5m mining research centre

The Australian government committed $3.7 million for the new facility.

August 29, 2019

Nine Canadian women share De Beers scholarships

The scholarships, each worth $4,800, went to seven recipients in the Northwest Territories, one in Nunavut, and one in Northern Ontario.

August 29, 2019

Teck releases climate action report

Teck is taking action on climate change by reducing its own carbon footprint.

August 28, 2019

Beer pong getting sustainability makeover with new aluminum cup

Ball Corp., the 139-year-old packaging company that has benefited as beverage companies shift away from plastic, is launching an aluminum cup.

August 28, 2019

Mine tailings reprocessing competition offers $16,000 in prizes

The main goal of this challenge is to find out the process and/or technology to turn this waste into valuable raw materials.