Thirty-three illegal miners arrested at abandoned site in South Africa
According to the Chamber of Mines of South Africa, illegal miners in the country usually belong to organised crime syndicates.
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China to cut more coal, steel output to defend ‘blue skies’
China’s state planner pledged on Monday to cut more steel and coal production capacity this year.
Steel tariffs may trip up another industry Trump loves: coal
While tariffs could increase domestic demand for metallurgical coal - which is used in the steelmaking process - most of the market for that fuel is abroad.
Partying with purpose: world’s miners drink and deal after dry years
But they also come with a catch - pitching ideas, striking deals and securing funding is the name of the game.
BC mining and exploration sees resurgence after years of stagnation
The survey found that exploration expenditures across BC totaled $246 million in 2017, up $41 million (20%), from the year before.
Rush for cobalt, lithium as prices stay on the boil
Electric vehicle boom sees number of companies exploring for lithium and cobalt tripling to 188 as budgets balloon according to new report.
The mineral exploration roadmap
Today’s infographic shows the steps of mineral exploration, and how teams can use data to add value throughout the process.
UK firm pilots using blockchain to help BMW source ethical cobalt
The competition is intensifying to use blockchain to try to eliminate battery minerals produced by child labour.
Sudden jump in zinc stocks threatens bull party: Andy Home
The London zinc price has been on a two-year romp, hitting a 10-year high of $3,595.50 a tonne last month.
