Mexican government issues temporary suspension to 10 mining concessions
Mexico’s General Directorate of Mines issued a temporary suspension to 10 mining concessions that need to prove compliance with safety standards.
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UK coal mine dilemma pits energy crisis against green goals
At the dormant Haig Pit in Whitehaven, there are signs that an activity long considered dead wants to come back to life.
How the US toppled the world’s most powerful gold trader
The story behind the conviction on 13 counts of the man who was once the most powerful figure in the gold market, Michael Nowak.
Australia-based think-tank aims to broker enterprise relationships between miners, Aboriginals
The Ian Kowalick Aboriginal Enterprise Institute aims to broker enterprise relationships and facilitate capacity building to assist remote communities.
How to remove chromium, arsenic from mining-polluted water
An adsorbent with high selectivity for chromium and arsenic has been discovered.
Coal giants are making mega profits as climate crisis grips the world
It’s never been a better time to make money by digging up coal.
Codelco turns to AI to squeeze out more copper from aging mines
Mining companies around the world are turning to new technologies to extract more from current operations as new deposits become pricier and trickier to find and develop.
Obama ban on coal leasing on public lands reinstated by judge
The ruling reinstates a 2016 order by then-Interior Secretary Sally Jewell banning coal leasing on federal lands.
Graphic: How is aluminum made?
The above infographics use data from the USGS, Aluminium Leader, and other sources to break down the three stages of aluminum production.
