September 30, 2019

Water from near-earth asteroids could fuel space mining

A new study suggests that there are about 1,000 water-rich asteroids closer to earth than to the moon.

September 30, 2019

Cornish Lithium gets $1.7 million funding boost for UK project

Company will use the funds to expand its ongoing drilling work in the ancient mining region of Cornwall, south-west England.

September 30, 2019

Rio Tinto cancels plans to sell or take public its Canadian iron ore unit

Miner failed to settle on a suitable price with potential buyers.

September 27, 2019

Canada’s Banro halts Congo operations after militia attacks

The miner says relentless attacks, including the kidnapping of four employees in July, disrupted mining activities and forced it to suspend operations.

September 27, 2019

Gold price rally adds $1.8 billion to these family fortunes

Spurred by central bank easing, gold has gained about 16% in 2019 and is poised for its best year since 2010.

September 27, 2019

ArcelorMittal to review Canada, Brazil iron assets

Move comes as the world’s biggest steelmaker seeks to cut debt by divesting non-core businesses.

September 27, 2019

US steps up efforts to limit China’s control of critical minerals

Washington has expanded an initiative to promote mining of lithium, cobalt and other minerals in resource-rich countries.

September 26, 2019

Chile court sends $2.5 billion Dominga copper project for environmental review

The years-long evaluation of and legal battle over Dominga has drawn criticism from the business community and conservative politicians.

September 26, 2019

Muskmobiles running rivals off the road

Worldwide, in the first half of this year, Tesla deployed more battery power than its next three biggest rivals combined.

September 26, 2019

Access to water one of miners’ biggest challenges ahead — study

Despite successful efforts to manage water usage more efficiently, tougher environmental rules are increasing miners’ costs and risks, particularly those operating in arid regions or close to populated communities.