September 30, 2021

Energy-efficient way to treat water contaminated with metals could be applied at mine sites

The MIT-developed shock electrodialysis process should allow for treated water to be safely disposed of or reused.

September 30, 2021

Rio Tinto disputes report that mismanagement caused Oyu Tolgoi’s woes

While it understands stakeholders’ frustration, Rio says the impact of rock conditions and labour issues has not been fully recognized.

September 29, 2021

How the decarbonization megatrend is disrupting mining investment

Large players will likely benefit, Fitch says, from being able to rely on stronger investment capacity, while junior miners may struggle to adapt to the low carbon economy.

September 29, 2021

Iron ore price up despite falling steel demand

Downstream consumption for stainless steel has been constrained in China, especially in Guangdong province.

September 29, 2021

Copper price falls on China power squeeze worries

Copper prices will average more than $4 a pound this year, says Diego Hernandez, head of Chilean mining society.

September 29, 2021

Botswana Diamonds grabs control of Thorny River

Decision comes after an unnamed company tried buying the miner's South African unit, which holds the mineral rights for the diamond project.

September 29, 2021

Anglo Asian grows copper footprint in Azerbaijan

The company has been awarded three new concessions, one of which covers a deposit with more than 300,000 tonnes of copper.

September 28, 2021

Germ-killing copper to be installed on Toronto and Vancouver transit

Teck Resources' Copper & Heath program installs copper products on buses, subway cars, and streetcars in the Greater Toronto Area as well as buses and SkyTrains in Metro Vancouver.

September 28, 2021

Mining companies need to be leaders in ESG — report

Being a laggard in any one of the three ESG components will hurt brand reputation and, ultimately, profits, GlobalData analyst says.

September 28, 2021

Rescue of 39 from Totten nickel mine continues, no injuries

All 39 miners had safely been brought to the surface from the Totten mine.