Deep mines in Sweden considered microbial graveyards
Researchers explored over 30 deep mines in the Swedish Precambrian basement to search for ancient life.
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Anglo American coal spin-off weak on first days of trading
South Africa’s Thungela Resources recovered slightly on Tuesday after a grim Monday debut on both London and Johannesburg exchanges.
Dalian iron ore price falls for third session as China steel prices slump
Other steelmaking ingredients also weakened, with Dalian coking coal down 1.3% while coke slipped 0.5%.
Russia weighs selling more diamond stocks to tap global demand
The government is preparing a decree to increase planned sales of diamonds from the state repository.
Chile calls for debate on how to best tap the boom
In its current form, a royalty bill approved by the lower house last month would take company taxes well beyond the range of other major copper jurisdictions.
Indonesian tin miners target the ocean as reserves dwindle on land
Indonesia is the world's biggest exporter of tin used in everything from food packaging to electronics and now green technologies.
ESG to assume center stage in lithium extraction – report
Government pressure and a rise in environmental, social and corporate governance investing will motivate firms to alter existing techniques, Fitch says.
Canada’s Trans Mountain pipeline expansion in peak construction
In 2017, the project was estimated to cost C$7.4 billion. It was revised to C$12.6 billion in 2020.
Rupert Resources raises $40m for exploration in Finland
The company owns the former Pahtavaara gold mine and mill which produced 450,000 oz gold.
