June 15, 2021

Dodging high-risk areas does not guarantee clean metals supply chain — report

According to European law firm Fieldfisher, avoiding high-risk areas does not guarantee every operator in the supply chain will be free from links to unethical or illegal activity.

June 14, 2021

Teck Resources on track to double copper output by 2023

The company has a growth initiative in place at each of its core copper operations comprising four operating mines.

June 14, 2021

Voisey’s Bay underground expansion delivers first ore

Mine in Northern Labrador has started the production at its Reid Brook deposit.

June 14, 2021

‘Diamond rush’ grips South African village after discovery of unidentified stones

The mines department said it was sending a team comprising of geological and mining experts to the site to collect samples and conduct an analysis.

June 14, 2021

Brazil to deploy special force to protect the Yanomami from wildcat gold miners

More than 20,000 miners are illegally prospecting on the reservation and polluting rivers with mercury used to separate gold from ore.

June 14, 2021

Tanzania to add gold to reserves, resume $3 billion iron project

The government wants to raise the contribution of mining to Tanzania’s gross domestic product to 10% by 2025 from the current 6.7%.

June 13, 2021

Restoration efforts need to consider cumulative toxicity of mine pollutants – research

US-based researchers say it is important to track the combined toxicity of individual metals because it is their cumulative impact that actually affects ecosystems.

June 13, 2021

The race to green steel is on — will the US take on the challenge?

A forthcoming industrial disruption is inevitable for the US and global steel sector.

June 12, 2021

Formalization of small-scale mining detrimental for the environment — study

A study conducted in Peru shows that, if not properly conducted, formalization processes may be detrimental to the environment.

June 11, 2021

Ganfeng Lithium exercises participation right in Sal de la Puna

Top lithium producer also said it would sell $630m of shares to fund expansion overseas.