Amazon bears brunt of gold-prospecting surge, study shows
Between 1985 and 2020, the area of Brazil dedicated to mining grew more than sixfold to about half a million acres.
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Kirkland Lake hits new visible gold intersections at Fosterville
Drilling from the underground exploration drive hit this new mineralization downplunge from the Swan zone.
The power of a uranium pellet
Using research from the U.S. Department of Energy, this graphic puts in perspective the efficiency of a single uranium pellet in comparison to fossil fuels.
Eskom considers $7.2 billion in wind and solar investment by 2030
Until now almost all of South Africa’s investment and planned investment in renewable energy has been by private companies.
Strike threat rises at BHP’s Cerro Colorado mine after union vote
BHP recently struck a deal with Chilean workers at its massive Escondida mine.
BHP considers making covid vaccine mandatory at Australia mines
BHP is the first big resources company to consider such a step.
Tudor Gold expands Goldstorm deposit at Treaty Creek, stock up
Drilling continues to demonstrate the robust nature of the Goldstorm deposit at Treaty Creek.
Piedmont, Sayona complete Canadian lithium miner buy
Acquisition is part of the company's plan to create a potential lithium production hub in the Abitibi region of Quebec.
Fortescue plans carbon targets for customers in green pivot
Company is planning to unveil targets for reducing the carbon footprint of it biggest customers, marking a shift in approach for the world’s no. 4 exporter of iron-ore.
