Only one-eighth of the solar system should be mined – study
Researchers want space-miners to focus on the Moon, Mars and iron-rich bodies tumbling through the asteroid belt and leave things such as Jupiter and Saturn alone.
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Lithium expert dismisses oversupply forecasts
The president of Global Lithium dismissed as a 'myth' the possibility of the markets being flooded with lithium chemical.
American Battery Metals doubles size of Temple Mountain property
The company has staked an additional 52 new claims at its Vanadium property in Utah.
GALLERY: Art of Mining global photography submissions
PWC's 2019 Art of mining participants demonstrated what transformation looks like to them through iconic photography.
Venezuela sells $570m from gold reserve despite sanctions
Caracas sold about 9.7 tons of gold on May 10 and an additional 4 tons three days after, sources said.
Canada injects $325K into ‘climate change adaptation’ for mining sector
Mining Association of Canada (MAC) will be in charge of developing program to give miners tools and knowledge needed to better plan for climate change.
Iron ore price tops $100 a tonne for the first time in 5 years
Increasing supply worries after Vale warns of another dam burst.
US agrees to lift steel, aluminum tariffs for Canada, Mexico
The reports come after U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed the tariffs earlier on Friday.
Zambian president threatens Glencore, Vedanta with ‘divorce’
The threat marks an escalation in tensions between the mining industry in Africa’s second-biggest copper producer and the state, after an increase in royalties and plans to introduce new taxes.