Check this out: 21 years of Collahuasi mining in 21 seconds
Time-lapse of Collahuasi copper mining created using Landsat true colour images.
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New Peruvian president to deal with dozens of mining-related conflicts
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Peru’s presidential runoff result to decide mining trajectory
The results of a presidential runoff election in Peru Sunday will impact the future of the country's critical mining industry.
Mali gold mining revenue rises 13% in 2020 due to higher prices
Mining, mostly for gold, is a pillar of Mali's economy, accounting for almost 10% of GDP last year.
EPA says PolyMet’s copper-nickel mine in Minnesota may affect Wisconsin’s, Fond du Lac’s water quality
Toronto-based PolyMet Mining said it disagrees with the EPA’s new conclusion.
Scientists develop ‘cheap and easy’ method to extract lithium from seawater
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World’s no. 2 automaker to get “actively involved in raw materials business”
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BHP, Freeport invest in Jetti Resources’ ‘holy grail’ copper extraction technology
Jetti has secured $50 million in funding from existing and new investors to support rapid deployment of the technology across large scale copper mining operations.
Biden’s electric vehicle plan includes battery recycling push
The administration’s options to spur domestic recycling include direct investment in projects and scientific research.
