April 26, 2024 ‘Aussie kryptonite’ helps identify mineral deposits Plumbian orthoclase is useful as an indicator mineral, which helps geologists locate and assess the presence of certain ore deposits.
April 22, 2024 Anglo American to oppose appeal in Zambia lead poisoning case Anglo denies responsibility for the lead poisoning related to the Broken Hill mine.
April 16, 2024 US to reject access road to northern Alaska mining district The Ambler project sought to open a remote area rich in copper, zinc and lead and could yield deposits of rare earths.
April 4, 2024 As Rio Tinto strives for ‘impeccable ESG’, investors raise water issues Rio faced demands from shareholders at its annual meeting on Thursday to come clean on environmental issues.
April 4, 2024 Villagers near Madagascar mine take legal action against Rio Tinto Residents say the QMM ilmenite mine has contaminated surrounding lakes and waterways with toxic metals.
April 3, 2024 US asks Mexico to conduct review of workers’ rights at Tizapa mine Los Mineros labor union alleges Industrias Peñoles violated workers’ freedom of association and collective bargaining rights at the company's mine in Zacazonapan.
March 31, 2024 Draft decree allows miners in Peru to exceed daily installed capacity by 10% Currently, excess production can reach up to 5% of the total allowed and if miners go over that limit, they have to pay a validation fee.
March 27, 2024 Singapore warehouses are filling up with surplus lead and zinc A record delivery of lead into LME warehouses in Singapore has underscored the city state’s emergence as a dumping ground for surplus industrial metals.
March 22, 2024 Column: Copper registers strongest seasonal Shanghai stocks build Copper has experienced the sharpest seasonal stocks build this year.
March 22, 2024 Indian government rejects Hindustan Zinc’s plan to split company The company had planned to create separate entities for its zinc, lead, silver and recycling businesses.
China’s rare earth magnet exports to US decline in November Shipments to the US totaled about 582 tons, compared with 656 tons in October. December 20, 2025 | 08:30 am
