Electric cars give new life to mine excavated for nuclear power
Demand for a new generation of electric vehicles is breathing life into an Alpine mine.
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Russia’s Rushydro says sanctions cloud prospects for joining Rusal’s smelter
In April, Rushydro's board approved the move to join the project with total investments seen at around $1 billion.
Australia’s Port Hedland iron ore shipments to China rise nearly 10 pct in Aug
Iron ore shipments to China from the world's biggest iron ore port totalled 35.5 million tonnes in August, up from July's 32.4 million tonnes.
Zimbabwe will accelerate debt plan, Finance Minister says
Zimbabwe will fast-track plans to settle its debt arrears, a key step needed to restore investor confidence in the country’s economy.
Newmont can’t get enough of Colombia, buys 19.9% of Orosur
This is the third agreement with a Canadian gold miner with projects in Colombia that Newmont inked in the last 18 months.
RNC Minerals soars after striking gold in once-in-a-lifetime find
More than 9,000 ounces, or $10 million worth of gold, were recovered in a four-day period.
Workers extend strike at Alcoa’s alumina operations in Western Australia
Around 1,500 staff at three alumina refineries and two bauxite mines walked out on Aug. 8 over a new workplace agreement they say does not offer sufficient job security.
Anaconda Mining grows footprint in Atlantic Canada, creates ExploreCo
Anaconda has been busy trying to grow through mergers and acquisitions. Last year, it acquired its first project in Nova Scotia — Goldboro — through the acquisition of Orex Exploration. And in February, it added a new deposit to Great Northern Project in Newfoundland.
Drones are revolutionizing the energy sector: Bullard and Curry
"Drones offer a cheaper and more effective way of monitoring infrastructure than traditional methods of sending workers to dangerous, remote terrain."
