De Beers, Botswana seek fresh expansion of world’s richest diamond mine
Debswana, the joint venture between De Beers and the Botswana’s government, is seeking permission to deepen the Jwaneng mine to 830 meters.
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Future of $700-million Michigan potash project in regulators hands
Michigan Potash Co. is closer than ever to start building a potash mine in the state.
Solar power drew $161 billion in 2017, more than any other technology
Solar made up 57% of last year's total for all renewables (excluding large hydro) of $279.8 billion. It also towered above new investment in coal and gas generation capacity, estimated at $103 billion.
Zimbabwe wants mining companies to list on local exchange
Move aims at boosting investment and local ownership of the country's vast mineral resources.
World’s top miner BHP quits global coal group over climate stance
The miner is withdrawing from the World Coal Association over a clash of views on how to fight climate change, with BHP saying it’ll reap little benefit from staying on as a member.
Brazil state fines Anglo American $37.73 million over pipeline leak
The leak in the pipeline, which carries slurry to a port in Rio de Janeiro state, occurred on March 12 and forced the miner to suspend operations until March 27.
Silver and copper might help your clothes monitor you
Silver-coated copper nanowires could be used to embed fitness trackers and health monitors into shirts.
Canadian junior joins ‘staking rush’ in Brazil
Altamira Gold is mimicking big players' strategies in the Juruena Belt.
The international lithium race
All that can be said with confidence is that, for the next few years, both supply and demand will grow strongly.
