January 9, 2020

BMW becomes first carmaker to join responsible mining group

The luxury vehicle maker plans to ethically source the raw materials to make its electric cars.

January 9, 2020

Congo’s Jan-Nov copper output up 16%, cobalt production falls 18%

Copper output reached 1.3 million tonnes for the period from January to November 2019.

January 5, 2020

Mineral supply for green tech should be part of climate negotiations – scientists

Researchers recognize that mining, metals, and materials extraction is the hidden foundation of the low-carbon transition.

January 3, 2020

Canada Cobalt Works discovers high-grade gold at Castle mine

The unexpected finding was made on the western side of the property.

January 2, 2020

Top 50 biggest mining companies enter 2020 near $1 trillion value

MINING.COM’s ranking of the world’s 50 largest mining companies based on market value shows a revived industry entering the 2020s, but with […]

December 31, 2019

Scientists develop system to remove contaminants from nuclear wastewater

The method makes use of a process called shock electrodialysis and it could help improve the economics and environmental impact of nuclear power plants.

December 24, 2019

MINING.COM: Top 10 most popular posts of 2019

It's been a tumultuous year in mining and the most read articles of 2019 show an industry grappling with technological change, market volatility and climate change, but still unafraid to…

December 24, 2019

Congo court says state-owned miner Gecamines owes billionaire $168 million

Gecamines took out the loan from Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler to pay tax advances to the treasury.

December 20, 2019

Katanga to acquire Gécamines’ land rights for $250 million

The land package covers areas adjacent to KCC's existing mining concessions in the DRC.

December 19, 2019

Audi, Umicore recycle 90% cobalt, nickel from e-tron batteries

"A closed-loop for battery raw materials is a big leap technologically."