Battery metal rush pits miners against marine biologists
New regulations are expected from the International Seabed Authority.
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Meteorites give clues of possible existence of present-day microbial life on Mars
The same way microbes live in the depths of Earth’s and feed off minerals like pyrite, tiny organisms could exist in Mars subsurface.
Newmont-Barrick miner in Chile says to continue despite legal setback
An environmental court ordered a new evaluation of exploration at Norte Abierto due to its impact on a neighboring indigenous community.
Caught between rare earths and Chinese dominance Part 4: The secret to China’s success
Investigating how China built its multi-commodity monopolies across the technological spectrum.
Caught between rare earths and Chinese dominance — Part 3: Metal is the only thing that matters
Investigating how China built its multi-commodity monopolies across the technological spectrum.
Caught between rare earths and Chinese dominance Part 2: A walk down memory lane
Investigating how China built its multi-commodity monopolies across the technological spectrum.
Brazil court flags rupture risk at Vale’s Norte Larajeiras dam
Vale slashed output from its Brucutu mine in December to evaluate the stability of the Norte Larajeiras dam.
FIFO: Navigating job search challenges during the pandemic
The mining industry is heavily dependent on a skilled workforce working onsite at remote locations, and during the pandemic Fly-in-Fly Out workers have faced significant challenges.
Gold’s perfect storm
Gold may have seen a pullback since the heady days of last summer, but a perfect storm for gold is brewing once again.
