November 30, 2022 Most Australian mine workers dissatisfied with their jobs – report A recent report led by researchers at Curtin University found that Australian mining companies have a stronger focus on employees’ physical health and safety than on their mental health and…
November 30, 2022 Petra Diamonds to keep Williamson mine idled until mid-2023 The Tanzanian diamond mine has been shut since early November, following a breach in the wall of a tailings dam.
November 29, 2022 FPX Nickel raises $9m for Baptiste awaruite project development in British Columbia The company will use the proceeds of the offering primarily to complete a prefeasibility study.
November 28, 2022 Gold coin rescues Roman emperor from obscurity A handful of coins unearthed in Transylvania reveal a long-lost Roman emperor.
November 28, 2022 BHP averts strike at world’s biggest copper mine The union at Escondida copper mine in Chile said BHP’s latest offer contains concrete and verifiable measures to improve workers' conditions.
November 27, 2022 Anglo American uses technology developed by NASA at Quellaveco mine in Peru According to the miner, Quellaveco is the first 100% digital mine in Peru and is among the first ones to implement digital twin technology to improve efficiency and safety.
November 27, 2022 Electrokinetic mining allows for green, efficient recovery of REEs Chinese researchers developed the electrokinetic mining technique for the green and efficient recovery of REEs from weathering crusts.
November 25, 2022 First graphite facility opens in Western Australia International Graphite’s Collie operation is part of push for new production facilities to meet escalating demand for raw materials to support decarbonisation of transport and energy storage.
November 25, 2022 IAMGOLD reports employee fatality in Burkina Faso The accident occurred when team members were assisting with the hoisting of mobile equipment off-site from Essakane.
November 25, 2022 Rio Tinto-Turquoise Hill takeover vote set for December 9 Turquoise Hill's shareholders vote has been repeatedly delayed because of the opposition of key minority investors and regulators' scrutiny.
Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies The month-long mission of the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori Island will mark the world's first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth seabed sludge. January 11, 2026 | 04:22 pm
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am