August 12, 2022

Scientists figure out how to produce extraterrestrial cement

Researchers at the University of Delaware are exploring ways to use materials from the moon or Mars as the basis for extraterrestrial cement, which would be used for buildings, housing,…

August 12, 2022

Glencore cuts off Chinese trader caught up in missing copper scandal

Huludao Ruisheng's storage site in Qinhuangdao is reportedly holding about one-third of the 300,000 tonnes of copper concentrate it should have.

August 12, 2022

Stanmore Coal pays Mitsui $380m for full control of Queensland coal mines

Stanmore is buying the remaining 20% stake in the metallurgical coal venture BHP Mitsui Coal in Australia.

August 11, 2022

BHP, Pan Pacific Copper and Norsepower partner to reduce emissions on shipping routes

Aim is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on routes between BHP’s mines in Chile and PPC’s smelters in Japan.

August 11, 2022

Monarch Mining increases M+I resource base by 39% at Croinor gold project in Quebec

The Croinor project has measured and indicated resources of 903,600 tonnes at an average grade of 6.47 g/t gold.

August 11, 2022

Lucara Diamond starts shaft-sinking at $547m Karowe mine expansion

The underground expansion of the Karowe diamond mine in Botswana, will extend its productive life until 2040.

August 11, 2022

SolGold reshuffles C-suite as it ramps up Cascabel

Three executives, including CFO Ayten Saridas and non-executive director Keith Marshall, are on the way out.

August 10, 2022

Small presence of mining majors poses risks to execution of planned lithium projects — report

Out of 105 companies that own lithium projects, only 18 have more than one, Fitch notes.

August 10, 2022

Pure Gold cuts Red Lake resource base by 20%

PureGold’s new resource falls to 2Moz from 2.5Moz, and the average grade declines to 7.2 grams of gold per tonne.

August 10, 2022

Lundin Gold raises production forecast for the year

The Canadian miner now expects to produce 430,000 to 460,000 ounces of gold, from a previous guidance of between 405,000 and 445,000 ounces.