Termite mounds reveal hidden base metal deposits
Researchers found that metallic blue crusts on termite mounds indicate the presence of base metals including nickel and cobalt.
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Codelco gets environmental permit to expand Salvador mine
Rajo Inca project at Salvador is a $1 billion expansion.
Sustainable and socially responsible mining needs radical transformation
With recent failures in tailings dams, mining companies have attracted lot of international spotlight and higher levels of activism than ever before.
Shanta Gold releases full year results, stock drops
The company produced 84,506 ounces of gold, above 2019 guidance of 80,000 ounces.
Indonesia to issue rules on nickel ore price late March
A monthly metal benchmark price will be used as floor price for nickel ore transactions.
Yamana, Goldspot application of AI at Chile mine pays off
Machine learning tech allowed the Canadian miner to improve exploration targeting and increase mineral resource inventory.
China restarts rare earth capacity after closures
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