April 3, 2024

Scientists develop greener method for extracting gold from low-grade ore, e-waste

New technique safely extracts valuable metals from e-waste and low-grade ore using dramatically less energy and fewer chemicals than existing processes.

April 3, 2024

Glencore backs EVelution Energy’s cobalt plant plans

The mining and commodities trader giant will provide EVelution with long-term supplies of cobalt hydroxide.

April 2, 2024

Metso and Almalyk MMC sign frame agreement for major copper smelter delivery in Uzbekistan

The frame agreement is a continuation of Metso’s and Almalyk MMC’s contract signed at the end of 2022 for the design and basic engineering work for the copper smelter.

April 2, 2024

Electra commissions clean iron pilot plant

Electra announced the commissioning of a pilot plant to produce metallic iron from already mined, high-impurity ores.

March 31, 2024

New beetle species discovered at Orapa diamond mine in Botswana

Researchers say the Orapa deposits are enriching humanity’s understanding of Cretaceous ecosystems.

March 28, 2024

Calibre inks commissioning contract for Valentine gold mine

Production at Valentine is planned to start in the first quarter of 2025.

March 28, 2024

Hummingbird forced to delay commercial production at Guinea gold mine

The company's main contractor, Corica Mining Services, halted work at the mine in mid-March and has not resumed activities since.

March 27, 2024

Syensqo launches Transfoamer product line, the mining industry’s first “switchable” frothers

Transfoamer frothers are based on a novel technology that changes froth strength in response to pH, leading to more efficient copper recovery.

March 27, 2024

Epiroc to split tools and attachments division on May 1

The company will split the division into two divisions and appoint a new division president. 

March 27, 2024

Chile opens 26 lithium salt flats to private companies

Tender process for the lithium-rich flats, excluding Atacama and Maricunga, will start in April and is expected to conclude in July.