BHP to pay $840 million to break from coal in Chile
Escondida and Spence mines have ended a 2008 energy contract with a coal-fired thermoelectric plant early.
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Conquest’s acquisition of Canadian Continental Exploration greenlighted
Conquest is now the owner of a land package that surrounds its Golden Rose mine project.
Fuel cell EVs become more common in heavy industry applications
Ballard Power Systems said its technology has powered industrial fuel cell EVs for more than 50 million kilometres on roads around the globe.
Alrosa digs up Russia’s largest coloured diamond
The 236-carat amber rough stone is the largest coloured diamond ever mined in Russia.
Russia on track to become world’s top gold producer by 2029 – report
An analysis by Fitch Solutions states that strong domestic demand for gold will underpin increasing gold production in Russia.
Argentinian MLA proposes rise in royalties that may affect lithium projects
The politician wants mining royalties to be raised to 51% from the current 2%.
Coronavirus case emerges at second mine in Papua New Guinea
An employee at the Lihir Mine owned by Newcrest Mining tested positive for the disease.
Scientists find efficient way to extract rare earth from acid mine drainage
Researchers at Penn State University say coal mining operations in Appalachia may be the key to a domestic supply of REE in the US.
Moneta steps out 55 deposit at Golden Highway
The most recent drill holes extend the mineralization at the 55 deposit by up to 250 metres west and 150 metres east of the current resource boundaries.
