August 30, 2020

Nano-diamond battery that lasts for 28,000 years closer to becoming commercial product

US startup NDB announced that the proof of concept of its nano-diamond battery achieved a breakthrough 40% charge.

August 28, 2020

Canadian mine wages steady increase over five years

Of Canada’s mining industry wage statistics, metal mining showed the highest average increase in wages.

August 28, 2020

Gold price rebounds on Fed’s new inflation policy

Spot gold climbed above $1,960/oz, heading for its first weekly gain since early August.

August 28, 2020

Canada to get rare earth processing plant in 2022

The C$31 million-facility, to be built in the province of Saskatchewan, will be in operation by the end of 2022.

August 28, 2020

Australian Strategic Materials, ZironTech produce titanium using 70% less energy than common methods

The companies’ technology uses 35 kW per kilogram of titanium compared to the standard Kroll process that uses 117 kW per kilogram of metal.

August 27, 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater profit jumps on bullion prices

Production from all the company's operating segments increased year-on-year despite the disruptions posed by the pandemic.

August 27, 2020

Danakali eyes finish line for Eritrea potash project

Danakali will spend the rest of 2020 focused on closing the required financing to bring its Colluli potash project closer to construction, as Eritrea eases covid-19 restrictions.

August 27, 2020

BHP to set fresh targets for emissions reduction by 2030

The "very tangible actions" to be announced on Sept. 10, are part of the miner’s broader commitment to become carbon-neutral by 2050.

August 26, 2020

RioZim expects demand bounce after virus turmoil

Zimbabwe’s second-largest diamond miner sees demand picking up.

August 26, 2020

Kuya Silver’s processing plant at Bethania approved

Bethania is located at the heart of the silver-zinc-lead belt in Central Peru.