Albemarle’s claim to unique lithium technology draws scrutiny Albemarle says it expects to ultimately receive approval to produce more lithium from Chilean Nuclear Energy Commission (CCHEN). Reuters | November 7, 2018 | 9:24 am
MGX Minerals advances rapid lithium extraction technology The company says its technology is capable of extracting lithium and other elements very quickly from petrolithium and other brine sources, reducing the physical footprint of large, multi-phase, lake-sized, lined evaporation ponds. MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 7, 2018 | 7:16 am
Alrosa recovers first rough diamond over 50 carats from new Yakutia deposit The diamond's age is estimated at 350 million years, it weighs 51.49 carats and measures 23 by 22 by 15 mm. MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 7, 2018 | 6:47 am
Anglo finds returns outweigh risks as it renews Africa focus The storied miner is going where larger rivals fear to tread, returning to its African roots to tap mineral assets with compelling returns. Bloomberg News | November 7, 2018 | 5:10 am
Botswana Diamonds yields control of South African project to contractor Deal will allow the company to self-fund the Thorny River project from bulk sampling through to mine development. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2018 | 4:17 am
3D visualization to ramp up speed, accuracy on drilling projects Seequent and IMDEX are collaborating to integrate IMDEX HUB-IQ, which provides access to sub-surface data. MINING.com Editor | November 6, 2018 | 3:09 pm
Nutrien permanently shutters New Brunswick plant Nutrien says it will focus on increasing potash production in Saskatchewan where operating costs are lower and no capital needs to be invested. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 6, 2018 | 1:44 pm
Caledonia buys back 15% interest in Blanket gold mine in Zimbabwe After completing the transaction, Caledonia will own 64% of Blanket. Northern Miner Staff | November 6, 2018 | 1:16 pm
Car battery pioneer says new breakthrough will lower cobalt use The technique could lower cobalt content to as little as 4 percent of battery cathodes, from about 20 percent needed in some now. Bloomberg News | November 6, 2018 | 11:46 am