August 13, 2021

Scientists claim Gates, Bezos-backed firm could threaten Arctic ecosystem

Breakthrough Energy, founded as a vehicle for combating climate change, is backing projects that may damage the Arctic, scientists say.

August 12, 2021

Engineers disciplined 7 years after Mount Polley mine disaster in British Columbia

Engineers and Geoscientists B.C Panel two engineers demonstrated unprofessional conduct in the course of their work at the mine.

August 12, 2021

Gemfields reaches record revenue at emerald auction

It generated about $23.1 million in revenues – an all-time record for commercial-quality emeralds sold at auctions.

August 12, 2021

Scientists develop low-cost, graphene-based method to remove uranium from drinking water

“Within hours, our process can purify a large quantity of drinking water below the EPA limit for uranium.”

August 12, 2021

Newcrest Mining commits $182 million to expand Telfer

Newcrest is expanding open pit mining at its Telfer operations in Western Australia, which will extend the operations for at least two years.

August 12, 2021

Rio Tinto sells last diamonds from iconic Argyle mine

Mining at Argyle, which accounted for 90% of worldwide pink diamond production, ended in November 2020.

August 11, 2021

Defense Metals, Sinosteel enter MOU for test work at Wicheeda Rare Earth property

The company began drill pad construction at the end of July in anticipation of starting its 2021 resource expansion at the British Columbia property.

August 11, 2021

Vital Metals expands in Canada with Quebec projects buy

Vital is acquiring Quebec Precious Metals’s Zeus project and a 68% stake in the Kipawa heavy rare earths asset for $6.4 million.

August 11, 2021

Iron ore price bounces back while Fitch sees rally slowing ahead

Iron ore price rose on Wednesday, after five straight sessions of losses, tracking steel futures as China's output curbs fuelled worries about supply.

August 11, 2021

Danakali to leave London Stock Exchange

The miner, which is developing the Colluli sulphate of potash project in Eritrea, will keep its Australian listing.