Rio Tinto to restart South African unit in 2020 after security scare
Rio said regular production by RBM, which produces ilmenite ore for titanium from mineral sand deposits, will be reached in early 2020.
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A team of engineers in the US developed an electrolyte that addresses the dendrite issue.
Zambia’s energy regulator allows state power utility to hike prices
The new measure will not affect global mining firms operating in the country.
Judge reopens investigation against Grupo Mexico’s subsidiary for toxic spill
In 2014, Buenavista del Cobre accidentally released close to 40,000 cubic meters of wastewater into the Bacanuchi River in Sonora.
Massive protests force Argentinian governor to abolish mining law
Just a week ago, Mendoza's legislature passed a law that allowed for the use of cyanide and sulfuric acid in mining operations.
Portugal delays lithium tender for third time, aims for early 2020
The tender is now likely to happen in the first three months of 2020.
Leo DiCaprio slams Brazilian government for failing to protect Indigenous land against illegal mining
The celebrity activist took it to social media to support the demands of Brazil’s northern tribes.
Innovation hub for mining and energy opens in Perth
The new hub joins three other Innovation Hubs in Australia – in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.