China boosts coal mining capacity despite climate pledges
China added 194 million tonnes of coal mining capacity in 2018 despite vows to eliminate excess capacity in the sector and to reduce fossil fuel consumption.
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World’s largest copper producer brings AI to its mines
The move is part of an aggressive transformation of the Chilean state-miner, which is looking at adding fresh technologies to revitalizing some of its century-old mines.
Hong Kong firm develops tech to detect lab-grown yellow diamonds
The Diamond Natural Device is reportedly the first tech system capable of identifying the yellowish gems together with the colourless to near-colourless range of diamonds.
Pancontinental acquires battery and energy metals project in Ontario
The company says the acquisition of the St. Laurent project supports its strategy of exploring for battery and energy metals.
Galantas to increase gold processing at its Northern Ireland mine
The miner is targeting production of 2,000 to 2,500 troy ounces of gold concentrate per month.
Australia’s Wesfarmers makes $1.1B bid for rare earth miner Lynas
The offer represents a premium of nearly 45% on Lynas' closing price on Monday, but comes come with some significant conditions, including the rare dearth miner securing all necessary licences in Malaysia.
Arctic Star starts work at Diagras property
The Diagras property covers 22,595 hectares with a total of 23 known kimberlites on trend with the Diavik mine.
Chile’s Codelco terminates contract with Canada’s SNC-Lavalin at Chuquicamata mine
The Chilean state miner has terminated its contract with SNC-Lavalin at its Chuquicamata mine, accusing the engineering firm of failing to comply with work commitments.
Chile launches tender for value-added lithium projects
Chile would shortly begin accepting bids from local and foreign companies seeking to develop battery materials using discounted Chilean lithium provided by SQM.