August 23, 2022

Green economy may lead to sulfur shortages – study

A recent study states that global demand for sulfuric acid is set to rise significantly from 246 to 400 million metric tonnes by 2040.

August 22, 2022

Most Greenlanders support extracting, exporting sand left by melting ice sheet

Climate change is leading to the deposition of substantial amounts of sand and gravel along the coasts of Greenland amid a rapidly growing global demand for these resources.

August 21, 2022

Colombia’s new president threatens to blow up illegal mining operations

Gustavo Petro said that the armed forces will dynamite every dredge that is being used across the country to mine gold illegally.

August 21, 2022

Peruvian Institute of Economy reports decrease in private mining investments

According to the Peruvian Institute of Economy, while the mining sector was responsible for 19% of total private investments in 2012, it now accounts only for 10%.

August 21, 2022

Why prehistoric Brits fancied rare quartz

Six thousand-year-old rock crystals reveal poorly investigated burial rites.

August 19, 2022

Two Trevali managers arrested in Burkina Faso over Perkoa mine flood — reports

Eight workers were trapped in the mine after the deadly flood in April and searches were ongoing—the bodies were all recovered in June.

August 19, 2022

Trevali suspends guidance, operations at Caribou zinc mine

In its Q2 report, the Canadian miner said the halt followed continued operational performance issues due to low productivity rates and equipment and operator availability from the mining contractor.

August 19, 2022

OceanaGold closer to finalizing permits for Haile underground mine in South Carolina

The underground development could boost Haile's gold production by up to 100,000 oz. a year.

August 19, 2022

Lundin Mining faces charges in Chile for massive sinkhole near mine

Chile's minister of mining said ongoing investigation signals the sinkhole was a product of "mining overexploitation".

August 18, 2022

Copper deficit a critical destabilizing threat to international security, says S&P Global

"Projected annual shortfalls will place unprecedented strain on supply chains. The challenges this poses are reminiscent of the 20th-century scramble for oil".