Remote mine in Australia pioneers off-grid wind, solar power
Stage one of the hybrid renewable project at Gold Fields Ltd.’s Agnew mine, located nearly 645 km northeast of Perth, was officially opened Wednesday.
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Eskom needs $12 billion to comply with new emissions laws
South Africa has said any new coal plants would need to have emission-reducing technology, such as FGD.
Russian businessman Potanin says he may raise stake in Nornickel
Potanin currently owns 34.6% of Nornickel, the world's largest palladium producer with a market value of $43.6 billion.
Sycamore Mining signs deal with Guinea to redevelop Kiniero gold mine
The mine has been out of production since Canada’s Semafo placed it under care and maintenance in 2014 and sold it to New Dawn Mining.
Denmark, Greenland inject over $5m into Bluejay Mining
In total, the company has raised £11.5-million (about $15m) through a sale of new shares to investors, including Greenland Venture and Vaekstfonden, the Danish state’s investment fund.
Countries reminded of consequences of inaction on the Kimberley Process
The World Diamond Council said that member countries need to reach an agreement on necessary reforms.
Great Atlantic starts drilling at Glenelg vanadium project
The junior miner wants to test areas of vanadium and titanium bearing outcrop and magnetic geophysical anomalies.
Chile’s Codelco set to get a slice of Ecuador’s copper riches
The world’s No. 1 copper producer is expected to ink a deal with Ecuador's Enami this week, to jointly develop the massive Llurimagua deposit.
Homes, land destroyed as desperate Zimbabweans turn to illegal gold mining
With Zimbabwe going through its worst economic crisis in a decade, desperate citizens are turning to illegal gold mining to make a living.