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.

March 26, 2024

MAC, Copper Mark team up to enhance transparency and credibility

MAC and the Copper Mark are merging their respective assurance processes for pilot testing by MAC members undergoing TSM verification in 2024, with the Copper Mark secretariat managing the assurance…

March 26, 2024

How science may assist green metals exploration efforts

A recent paper in the journal Science Advances reveals new information that may inform future metal prospecting.

March 26, 2024

Northern Star seeks to expand the already massive “Super Pit”

Proposed expansion would add seven years to the operating life of the iconic gold mine in Western Australia until 2034.