February 28, 2021

Tycoon Usmanov’s firms to build plant for greener iron products

USM and Metalloinvest Holding Co.’s iron ore mine plan to make 2 million tons of hot-briquetted iron per year.

February 28, 2021

New sensor promises low-cost detection of methane emissions, leaks

The ICLED-based sensor is able to detect methane concentrations as low as 0.1 parts per million.

February 26, 2021

Mexican mining chamber warns uncertainty to bring investment cuts

Around a dozen companies are said to make their next investments elsewhere.

February 26, 2021

China continues dominance of rare earths markets to 2030, says Roskill

In 2020, Chinese mines produced 110,000 tonnes of rare earths, which is more than 55% of total global mining output.

February 26, 2021

Zinc8 Energy completes $11.8m equity raise

The Vancouver- based clean-energy startup is developing a zinc-based hybrid flow battery for large-scale electricity storage.

February 26, 2021

Alrosa puts walnut-size diamond up for sale

The 242-carat diamond is one of the largest gem-quality ones mined by the Russian company since 2000.

February 26, 2021

Santacruz Silver to pay $20m for Zimapan mine in Mexico

The Canadian miner’s subsidiary signed a definitive agreement to acquire the asset from Industrias Peñoles.

February 26, 2021

Canada losing ground on new mining projects – report

The Mining Association of Canada says the total 10-year projected value of $82 billion for new projects remains nearly 50% below the 2014 level of $160 billion.

February 26, 2021

Scotgold shares fall on Cononish mine delayed ramp-up

The Scottish miner also said that slower than anticipated labour build-up and training will impact March production.

February 26, 2021

Australian state approved plans that would damage Aboriginal sites

In the past year, New South Wales' heritage protection body has approved all of the development applications received.