Ivanhoe Mines soars on third major copper discovery in Congo
The find, named Makoko, was the first of multiple high-potential target areas identified by the company’s exploration team to be tested by drilling.
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China won’t renew coal, steel output restrictions amid trade war
This winter, regulators are replacing hard caps on coal use and steel production with less strict targets.
Rio Tinto, Japanese partners to inject $1.55B into Aussie iron ore projects
The company said the investment would enable it to sustain production of its Pilbara Blend brand of iron ore and its Robe Valley lump and fines products.
Rethinking mineral processing with digital
MINING.com speaks with Jani Puroranta, Chief Digital Officer at Metso, about how digital technology can increase productivity and optimize existing assets.
Improving energy efficiency in comminution
Mines rarely have control over the cost of energy, so it is vital that comminution processes meet process objectives while consuming as little energy as possible.
Pink diamond breaks world record
It sold for more than $2.9 million.
Shell, partners approve huge $31 billion LNG Canada project
This is the largest new LNG project of its kind in years.
Peru expects $58 billion in mining investments
The recently-created Directorate for Mining Promotion and Sustainability will be in charge of identifying the regions with the mining highest potential.
Baby girl survival rates in India fall when gold prices go up: study
The cost of a dowry becomes unaffordable.