Caterpillar eyes energy transition as growth driver for mining business The company is aiming at a global market worth about $5 trillion for energy transition infrastructure between 2021 and 2040. Reuters | May 17, 2022 | 8:33 pm
US, Canadian companies set to soar on Russian uranium ban Uranium has strong fundamentals in place, with political support growing worldwide, VRIC hears. Henry Lazenby | May 17, 2022 | 6:23 pm
Metals scarcity could slow energy transition Solar panel market penetration requires hundreds of millions oz. more silver production, VRIC hears. Henry Lazenby | May 17, 2022 | 6:06 pm
Quality companies are investors’ best bet when valuations get low Investors should look at whether the junior companies they are interested in have enough cash in the bank, VRIC hears. Henry Lazenby | May 17, 2022 | 5:42 pm
Appian appoints Fiona Clouder as senior advisor Clouder will support Appian in Latin America and the opportunities in a Net Zero world linking energy, environment and mining issues. Staff Writer | May 17, 2022 | 3:14 pm
Epiroc to relocate operations from Japan to China Production and development of drill rigs for surface construction will relocate from Japan to facility in Nanjing, China. Epiroc | May 17, 2022 | 1:18 pm
Over 500 workers at Mozambique coal mine go on strike The striking workers are demanding compensation from Vulcan following its purchase of the Moatize mine from Vale. Reuters | May 17, 2022 | 12:54 pm
Russia’s biggest gold producer’s largest shareholder donates 100% of shares Polyus said Wandle Holdings donated shares to the Fund for support of Islamic foundations. Staff Writer | May 17, 2022 | 12:52 pm
Mountain Province discovers kimberlite in three target areas at Kennady North Drilling to date has tested four of the 16 target areas identified on the property, with three of those returning kimberlite intersections. Staff Writer | May 17, 2022 | 12:01 pm