Epiroc acquires Mining Tag, provider of sensor-based solutions Mining Tag develops and implements sensor-based solutions that strengthen safety and productivity in mines by making operations smarter. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 8, 2021 | 7:37 am
South Africa says mine deaths rose 33% in the first half 2021 South Africa's mines recorded 32 deaths in the first half of 2021 compared with 24 during the same period in 2020. Reuters | July 8, 2021 | 7:35 am
Indonesia’s surge in covid-19 cases spreads to coal mining areas Indonesia's biggest coal-producing province of East Kalimantan has recorded a spike in coronavirus cases. Reuters | July 8, 2021 | 7:31 am
Rio Tinto, POSCO join forces to cut steel sector emissions Partnership will explore a range of technologies for decarbonization across the value chain from iron ore mining to steelmaking. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 8, 2021 | 6:55 am
Why gold loves arsenic Researchers found that when minerals such as pyrite are enriched with arsenic, gold can enter mineral structural sites by directly binding to arsenic. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 8, 2021 | 6:06 am
Australia must weigh climate change in mine approvals — court Federal judge has ruled the environment minister has a duty to consider risks emissions pose to young people when approving coal mines or expansions. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 8, 2021 | 3:13 am
New Caledonia elects pro-independence candidate Louis Mapou as president Mapou sits on the board of directors of Eramet. Reuters | July 7, 2021 | 9:25 pm
Copper supply gap to emerge in second half of the decade — report LME cash copper prices are expected to average $4.20 per lb. in 2021 and $3.96 per lb. in 2022, according to the inaugural edition of Critical Metals for a Sustainable World. Northern Miner Staff | July 7, 2021 | 6:55 pm
Cameco, GE Hitachi and Global Nuclear Fuel eye collaboration on SMRs The BWRX-300 is a 300 MWe water-cooled, natural circulation SMR with passive safety systems. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 7, 2021 | 5:03 pm