US trade chief: 1962 law used for metals tariffs needs modernization
USTR called on Congress to modernize the Cold War-era law that former President Donald Trump used to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum.
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Nornickel resumes full operations at one of its flooded mines
The company's Oktyabrsky underground mine is back at its daily ore mining capacity of 14,100 tonnes after flooding.
Home: Cobalt, Congo and a mass artisanal mining experiment
Congo is embarking on what will be the world's largest mass experiment to try to formalise the artisanal and small-scale mining sector.
Portugal may delay lithium licenses auction to 2022
Country has taken longer than expected implementing a new law that grants municipalities more say in mining projects.
First large-scale, offshore wind project in the US gets greenlight
The Vineyard Wind project is expected to generate 30 gigawatts of energy from offshore wind by 2030, enough power for 400,000 homes.
NRCan supports mining literacy
Projects aim to develop a national mining career awareness strategy, and to engage youth in the mining sector.
Lundin Gold sees record production at Fruta del Norte
The Canadian miner churned out 104,137 ounces of gold in Q1, which marked a year since it began commercial operations.
Miner Turquoise Hill profit beats as production, prices surge
The company beat estimates thanks to increased production of copper and gold at its Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia.
BHP, Vale, Rio Tinto launch challenge to encourage haul truck electrification
The mining giants are joining forces in the Charge On Innovation Challenge to attract innovators to develop new concepts for large-scale haul truck electrification systems.
