July 3, 2023 NRW Holdings to design, construct Northern Star’s KCGM plant for $648m Last month, Northern Star's board approved an expansion of the processing capacity at KCGM.
July 2, 2023 Fluorine protects both teeth and lithium batteries against decay A new fluoride electrolyte could protect the next generation of lithium metal batteries against performance decline.
June 30, 2023 Cyanide maker Draslovka mulls equity raise to drive new mining technology new technology that could help miners slash use of cyanide
June 30, 2023 Researchers discover fault activation pattern in mining disturbance China-based researchers discovered a zigzag wave pattern on the relationship curve between coal mining and roof displacement in the vicinity of a fault.
June 30, 2023 Boliden partially restarts Ronnskar production after fire, to lay off 190 people The Swedish company expects all production lines at Ronnskar, except the destroyed electrolytic refinery, to be ready for production in July.
June 29, 2023 SafeSight 5G rescue platform concept wins mining innovation award SafeSight’s proposal, to transform mine rescue underground by leveraging their mine rescue technology and 5G, was selected from 18 national competitors and four finalists.
June 29, 2023 Fixing deep-sea mining damage would be double the cost of extraction — study Ecosystem restoration would cost between $5.3 - $5.7m per sq. km, compared with $2.7m sq. km to mine the seafloor.
June 29, 2023 Researchers find correlation between cadmium exposure and residing close to mine sites in China Urinary cadmium levels were higher in people living near mining areas in China’s Hunan Province than in those living in other places.
June 28, 2023 Metso now offers complete battery minerals production and recycling Metso’s recycling process offers complete processes for lithium extraction from brines or ore.
June 28, 2023 Mining the Moon to lift off within ten years — NASA The US space agency is looking to operate a pilot processing plant for lunar resources by 2032, as part of its planned Artemis missions.
Congo pitches new $29 billion iron ore and logistics project The first phase of the project would require the construction of heavy rail and transport on the Congo River. January 13, 2026 | 10:11 am
