South32 to halt some Appin mine operations amid workers strike Workers voted to go on a strike till Aug. 18 after rejecting a new workplace deal that would have given them a 6.3% pay hike this year. Reuters | August 11, 2023 | 6:31 am
Moon mining – Why major powers are eyeing a lunar gold rush Russia launched its first moon-landing spacecraft in 47 years on Friday. Reuters | August 11, 2023 | 6:22 am
Rio Tinto inks infrastructure deal for Simandou iron ore project The project has been haggled over for years, with exploitation delayed by legal wrangling and the difficulty and cost of building infrastructure. Reuters | August 11, 2023 | 6:05 am
Routes of electric trackless vehicles may be inspired by honeybees The foraging behaviour of honeybees might be useful in figuring out the most energy-efficient routes for electric trackless rubber-tired vehicles. Staff Writer | August 11, 2023 | 5:25 am
Chaarat Gold mulls sale of Kapan, its only operating mine The announcement comes as the Armenian gold mine's production fell 11.7% in the first six months of the year. Staff Writer | August 11, 2023 | 5:23 am
Rusal boosts Asia revenue but Europe remains a key market Asia accounted for 33% of Rusal's revenue in the first six months of the year, up from 23% a year earlier. Reuters | August 11, 2023 | 5:00 am
Chile’s President blocks push for private lithium concessions President Boric's strategy only grants lithium licences to public-private partnerships under government control. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 11, 2023 | 3:54 am
South32 safety managers launch week-long strike Due to the strike, some parts of the Appin mine have been made non-operational. Reuters | August 10, 2023 | 6:27 pm
Newcrest profit falls nearly 11% on higher operating costs Underlying profit was $778 million for the year ended June 30, compared with $872 million a year earlier. Reuters | August 10, 2023 | 4:29 pm