July 6, 2021 Alrosa unveils new diamond tracking method The nanotechnology-based technology marks each diamond with a 3D code containing in-depth information about the stone.
July 6, 2021 Fortescue produces first green iron ore, part of carbon neutrality goal The company has produced both green iron and green cement in trials that are part of its goal to be a top player in the renewable energy market.
July 5, 2021 Orano reports mining, nuclear services contract growth Orano has secured more than 380 million euros worth of orders.
July 4, 2021 Mining brines from dormant volcanoes could provide battery metals, gold Oxford researchers say it is possible to extract copper, gold, zinc, silver and lithium from brines trapped in porous rocks at depths of 2 kilometres below dormant volcanoes.
July 2, 2021 Vale autonomous trucks have hauled 100Mt at Brucutu The amount of ore transported is equivalent to the weight of 35,000 major soccer stadiums like the famous Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro.
July 2, 2021 New recycling techniques set to make electric vehicles greener The new methods involve retrieving parts of the battery so they can be reused, which can drastically cut costs and carbon emissions.
July 2, 2021 General Motors moves to secure US-sourced lithium for its EVs The US largest automaker is investing “multi millions” in a lithium project poised to become the country's largest by 2024.
July 2, 2021 Antofagasta secures copper supply deals with China smelters The Chilean miner and China Copper, Jiangxi Copper, Tongling Nonferrous and Jinchuan Group are said to have reached early deals.
July 1, 2021 Elysis granted federal funds toward cleaner aluminum smelting The Elysis technology has the potential to reduce GHG emissions by 7 million tonnes.
June 30, 2021 Vale tests iron ore carrier that produces air bubbles to reduce emissions Vale's first ore carrier equipped with air lubrication system is scheduled to arrive in Brazilian waters in August.
Aluminum and copper prices take breather after explosive start to 2026 Industrial metals have enjoyed a bullish run into the new year. January 13, 2026 | 03:12 pm
