September 29, 2021

Kutcho Copper says ore sorting could reduce costs, footprint of British Columbia project

By using an X-ray transmission sensor, 16% of the low-grade and waste material is removed.

September 28, 2021

Anglo American resumes field work in Ecuador

Company is now re-engaging with local communities in the Pegasus gold-copper project to start test drilling in the second half of 2022.

September 27, 2021

Super material discovered in error could be key for batteries, fuel cells

A silver-charged super material was discovered by mistake.

September 27, 2021

Peru road blockades force MMG to halt Las Bambas copper mine

Locals have long complained about the lack of local benefits from the massive operation and periodically block roads in protest.

September 24, 2021

Mick Davis walks away from Guinea investment vehicle he founded

Lingering difficulties to secure a route to market for Zogota’s iron ore prompted the mining veteran's decision.

September 24, 2021

Silver-enhanced disinfectant has long-lasting effects against covid-19

Researchers at the University of Central Florida and Kismet Technologies created a powerful disinfectant using cerium oxide and silver.

September 23, 2021

Cameco inks deals to supply fuel for small modular reactors

It will evaluate the potential establishment of a uranium supply chain capable of servicing a fleet of GWRX-300 small modular reactors.

September 23, 2021

South Africa mines plan $2.7 billion investment in power generation

Mining companies have been pushing to develop their own power plants because of persistent power cuts imposed by state power utility Eskom.

September 23, 2021

Recent discovery may give solar cells 1,000% more power

The photovoltaic effect of ferroelectric crystals can grow by creating crystalline layers of barium titanate, strontium titanate and calcium titanate.

September 22, 2021

NSS Canada adapts MOSS to mining’s new reality

New augmented reality and virtual reality features unveiled, now in use at mines around the globe.