Google honours Canadian geologist
Joseph Burr Tyrrell not only discovered the Albertosaurus sarcophagus, he also had a prolific career in mining.
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How to find mineral deposits at the edges of ancient continents
Hint: you just need to chart the life cycle of sulphur.
Striking workers block access to Gold Fields South Africa mine
The strike, involving more than 3,000 workers, started Friday afternoon to protest the gold miner’s plan to cut jobs.
Regulus spin-out Aldebaran Resources starts trading
The company shares the same core management team as Regulus Resources and is focused on projects in Argentina.
Canada Cobalt shares jump nearly 12% after hitting high grades at Castle mine
The company specifically targeted cobalt for the first time at this historic silver producing mine.
Will the US mid-term elections boost gold?
The effect could be temporary, it’s true, but the post-midterm era should be a better time for gold.
Almost a quarter of Antofagasta’s energy needs met by renewables
The Zaldívar copper mine in Chile, a joint venture between Antofagasta and Barrick, will be able to replace greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 350,000 tonnes per year, or about 87,000 vehicles annually.
Electric car demand fuelling rise in child labour in DR Congo – campaigners
"There is absolutely no way any company in the world could assure its consumers that the cobalt in its products is not tainted by child labour."
Zambia power system glitch cuts electricity supply to some mines
Power restoration has started but it will be gradual.
