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."

December 18, 2019

Unexpected bump on the EV road hits battery metals

However, everyone is still bullish on the long-term story.

December 18, 2019

IBM’s new battery design taps seawater as alternative mineral source

IBM said its technology has proven to outperform lithium-ion batteries in cost, charging time, and energy efficiency.

December 17, 2019

American Battery Metals lobbies in Washington for domestic supply of critical minerals

Company executives spent a week talking to key stakeholders in Washington.

December 16, 2019

Tesla, Apple among firms accused of aiding child labor in Africa

The companies were allegedly part of a system of forced labor that the families claimed led to the death and serious injury of their children.