July 15, 2022

Electronic nose closer to detecting multiple toxic gases simultaneously

A recently developed environmental sensor may be lifesaving in a number of industries, including mining.

July 15, 2022

Cost of expansion at Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi rises again

A cost and schedule reforecast now pegs the total project costs at $7.06 billion, almost $1.8 billion higher than its original estimate in 2015.  

July 14, 2022

Chile top court ratifies closure of Canadian-owned Pascua Lama project

Barrick's controversial gold and copper mining project was previously ordered to shutter by the country's environmental regulator in 2018.

July 14, 2022

Net zero climate target could fail without more copper supply – report

The world's appetite for the red metal will reach 53 million tonnes annually by mid-century – more than double current levels – but falls short of supply by 2.7 million…

July 14, 2022

Ex-Anglo CEO talks to private equity on where to next pump money

Mark Cutifani is talking to private equity firms about new ways to invest in the mining sector as the energy transition gathers pace.

July 14, 2022

Barrick sees lower prices for copper in Q2

Barrick said average market price for copper in the quarter ended June 30 was $4.32 per pound, lower than $4.53 in the first quarter.

July 13, 2022

China June copper imports jump 15% on prior month

Demand picked up following the lifting of covid-19 lockdowns that had hurt manufacturing activity.

July 13, 2022

Column: Collapsing metal inventories clash with plunging prices

Shrinking exchange stocks should be a bullish price signal. Right now, however, macro is trumping micro as Western recession fears pummel the industrial metals complex.

July 12, 2022

Tartisan releases positive PEA for Kenbridge underground nickel mine

Its after-tax net present value, using a 5% discount rate, is estimated at C$109 million, with an internal rate of return of 20%.

July 12, 2022

VW of America teams with Redwood on EV battery recycling

VW is the latest carmaker to partner with Redwood, which has forged similar alliances with Toyota, Ford and Volvo Cars.