January 3, 2021

MINING.COM’s top science & technology stories of 2020

From a nano-diamond battery that lasts for 28,000 years to advances into mining the Moon.

January 3, 2021

Sample recovered 220 years ago turns out to be new mineral

The new mineral has been named kernowite.

December 31, 2020

MINING.COM’s most popular stories of 2020

Even setting aside the disruptions and uncertainty created by the pandemic, 2020 was a tumultuous year on mining and metals markets.

December 31, 2020

Energy metals snapshot: Eight companies advancing assets for a greener future

Amid efforts to move the world away from fossil fuels, energy metals are a key pathway to tackling climate change and transition towards a low-carbon future.

December 31, 2020

Court orders renew of Montagne d’Or concessions

French court ordered the renewal of Orea's gold mining project concessions within six months.

December 31, 2020

Chile says copper output down in November

Country's copper output fell 2.1% to 493,538 tonnes.

December 31, 2020

China to allow imports of new-standard steel scrap

Country will allow imports of recycled steel raw materials from Jan. 1.

December 30, 2020

IAMGOLD, AngloGold Ashanti close Mali mine sale

The $150 million Sadiola sale was first announced in December 2019, but delayed over a coup.

December 30, 2020

Two workers trapped in underground mine in Chile

Chile’s mining agency is leading the rescue efforts.

December 30, 2020

Over 3,000 diamonds recovered from Star-Orion South project in Saskatchewan

The gems, weighing over 210 carats, were recovered from the ninth bulk sample trench excavated on the Star kimberlite.