March 7, 2022 Sweden announces $19.5 million grant for sustainable mining innovation The 26 new projects cover a wide span – from disruptive technologies with energy-savings of up to 80%, to industrial-scale battery recycling and a safer working environment.
March 7, 2022 Geodrill CEO guides for growth as exploration budgets expand The company expects drill rig fleet size to increase by seven rigs by the end of 2022.
March 7, 2022 Strike forces Excellon Resources to halt Mexican silver mine Unionized workers at La Platosa silver mine in Durango have walked off the job after collective bargaining talks broke down.
March 7, 2022 Zircon helps scientists learn about mineral resource accumulation on earth While much of the original geological record is lost to erosion, durable minerals like zircon form sediments that effectively gather information from these lost worlds.
March 7, 2022 Chile a step closer to nationalizing copper and lithium The assembly writing the country’s new Constitution has approved an early-stage proposal that opens the door to the sector's nationalization.
March 6, 2022 How managing social performance can improve company-community relationships, business outcomes – report The International Council on Mining and Metals launched a set of practical tools to strengthen approaches to managing social performance.
March 6, 2022 Soil bacteria reveal it takes about 40 years to rehabilitate former mine sites Effective rehabilitation can set up a predictable trajectory of recovery, Flinders University researchers say.
March 4, 2022 Alrosa suspends Natural Diamond Council membership Alrosa is responsible for 90% of Russia’s diamond production and 28% of global supply.
March 4, 2022 Bacteria help produce clean fuel from CO2 more efficiently A recent development using enzymes from bacteria has led to an 18-time increase in the efficiency of clean fuel production from CO2.
March 4, 2022 Buenaventura to kick off San Gabriel gold mine construction in 2023 The miner had planned to start site works in the second half of 2021, but had to postpone the move and prioritize reducing debt.
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
