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.
February 25, 2021 Gold Fields gets step closer to curbing reliance on Eskom Mining firms say red tape has prevented them from generating their own power for years and have lobbied the government for rule changes.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
