September 2, 2021

Quantum-enabled camera to help cut methane emissions from oil & gas industry

The technology could potentially be used in other sectors, such as mining and agriculture.

September 2, 2021

Namibia top court hands Deep-South small win in battle for copper project

The miner has successfully prevented anyone else from exploring its Haib copper project as battle over refused licence renewal continues.

September 1, 2021

Coalition urges US Congress to incentivize permanent rare earth magnet making

The bill would create a $20 per kilogram production tax credit for magnets that are manufactured in the US.

September 1, 2021

Nova Scotia conducting tests after photos spark tailings leak debate at Atlantic Gold’s Moose River mine

Province's Environment Department is testing on samples collected around the tailings pond following an alarm raised by environmental groups over what they believed was a leak at the facility.

September 1, 2021

IAMGOLD halts transport to and from Burkina Faso mine after attack

No passengers were hurt, but one police officer was injured while the convoy's security repelled the gunfire.

September 1, 2021

BHP, CAT strengthen alliance to develop zero-emission mining trucks

BHP and Caterpillar announced that they are accelerating the development and deployment of zero-emissions mining trucks at BHP sites.

September 1, 2021

Chilean court backs Caserones environmental remediation plan

Environmental court has approved a $42 million compliance plan to rectify environmental damage in the country's north.

August 31, 2021

LME launches digital sustainability passport, begins with aluminum

The LMEpassport stores electronic Certificates of Analysis, or quality assurance documents based on a metal’s size, shape, purity and other characteristics.

August 30, 2021

Legume crop could help miners’ soil remediation strategies — study

Canadian researchers are investigating the properties of white lupin as an agent for sustainable soil remediation.

August 30, 2021

Rio Tinto to cut rates on loans to Mongolia for Oyu Tolgoi expansion

The company is said to be ready to make concessions to the country's government as it seeks to complete the mine's underground expansion.