China leads the race to exploit deep sea minerals — UN body
China is likely to become the first country in the world to start mining seabed minerals if the international rules for exploitation are approved next year.
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Nornickel says workers died at mine due to lack of oxygen
The deaths could have been caused by methane gas poisoning, TASS reported on Tuesday.
Hecla’s Lucky Friday mine recognized for environmental stewardship by Idaho DEQ
The Lucky Friday was among only four Idaho businesses chosen for this year’s prestigious award.
Hochschild Mining gold output jumps, cuts debt by half
Gold production climbed to 67,797 ounces in the quarter ended Sept. 30 from 62,432 ounces a year earlier.
Eramet’s nickel plant in Indonesia to start ahead of schedule in H1 2020
Weda Bay, a nickel pig iron (NPI) project, is a nine-million-tonne nickel resource which will be run by Eramet and its JV partner Tsingshan Holding Group.
Nigeria bid to boost mining gets help from West Africa gold rush
The western tip of the continent is seen as a new frontier as gold miners face a dearth of new discoveries globally.
Firestone Diamonds revenue down as recovery rates, sales fall
Firestone will review 2020 guidance, following "unexpected" power cuts at its Liqhobong mine in Lesotho.
Freeport posts loss on lower copper output, prices
The company has been shifting to underground mining from an open pit at its giant Grasberg mine in Indonesia and had previously warned that production would take a hit.
GMG launches initiatives on cybersecurity, electric mines
The Global Mining Guidelines Group launched two working groups with the goal of creating sustainable mines of the future.
