Moon mining – Why major powers are eyeing a lunar gold rush
Russia launched its first moon-landing spacecraft in 47 years on Friday.
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Rio Tinto inks infrastructure deal for Simandou iron ore project
The project has been haggled over for years, with exploitation delayed by legal wrangling and the difficulty and cost of building infrastructure.
Routes of electric trackless vehicles may be inspired by honeybees
The foraging behaviour of honeybees might be useful in figuring out the most energy-efficient routes for electric trackless rubber-tired vehicles.
Chaarat Gold mulls sale of Kapan, its only operating mine
The announcement comes as the Armenian gold mine's production fell 11.7% in the first six months of the year.
Rusal boosts Asia revenue but Europe remains a key market
Asia accounted for 33% of Rusal's revenue in the first six months of the year, up from 23% a year earlier.
Chile’s President blocks push for private lithium concessions
President Boric's strategy only grants lithium licences to public-private partnerships under government control.
South32 safety managers launch week-long strike
Due to the strike, some parts of the Appin mine have been made non-operational.
Newcrest profit falls nearly 11% on higher operating costs
Underlying profit was $778 million for the year ended June 30, compared with $872 million a year earlier.
Australia’s Genmin signs MoU with Chinese firm to supply iron ore products
Genmin will sell and deliver 2.4 million tonnes per annum of iron ore products to Hunan Valin Steel.
