September 4, 2022

Copper Innovation Hub launched in Colombia

The Hub’s goals are to conduct research on all things copper and support countries’ transition towards a clean energy future.

September 4, 2022

How machine learning can help identify new, deeply buried porphyry copper deposits

Two novel machine learning techniques are able to identify new, deeply buried porphyry copper deposits by characterizing magma fertility.

September 3, 2022

Mining title applications in Colombia to include stricter environmental considerations

Colombia’s State Council demanded that authorities correct a long-standing deficit in environmental protection when it comes to the granting of mining titles.

September 2, 2022

Mining industry on track to meet decarbonization targets, say analysts

The availability of risk capital for miners is biased towards those with concrete plans for achieving net-zero emissions targets by 2030.

September 2, 2022

Lucapa finds Angola mine’s sixth-largest white diamond

The 160-carat white Type IIa diamond, recovered from Lulo mine, is the sixth-largest found at the operation to date.

September 2, 2022

Turquoise Hill’s fifth largest investor rejects Rio Tinto’s bid

Sailingstone Capital Partners won't vote in favour of Rio Tinto’s intended $3.3bn takeover of the Canadian miner.

September 1, 2022

Barrick Gold to sell royalty portfolio to Maverix Metals for $60 million

The Portfolio consists of 22 royalties on the production of minerals from mines in North America, South America, Australia and Africa.

September 1, 2022

Moody’s cuts metals price calls amid slowing global growth

Production has lagged demand, and supply chain issues have further disrupted production.

September 1, 2022

Curtin University researchers make battery-free breakthrough

Research found a more effective way to improve the output of autonomous power sources used to power vital mining equipment in remote or underground locations.

September 1, 2022

Marathon Gold board gives nod to Valentine mine

Valentine is considered the largest undeveloped gold project in Atlantic Canada.