Self-healing metal? It’s not just the stuff of science fiction
Scientists on Wednesday described how pieces of pure platinum and copper spontaneously healed cracks caused by metal fatigue.
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Brazilian companies invest in blockchain to fight illegal gold mining
Between 2015 and 2020, Brazil traded 229 tonnes of gold with evidence of illegality.
Brazil’s mining sector revenue grows 6% in first half of 2023
The country's mining exports in the first six months of the year reached 177.2 million metric tons.
A moving target: Addressing the global infrastructure deficit in times of rapid climate change, decarbonization
The need for more and better infrastructure around the world will only get bigger over time, widening the trillion-dollar gap that already exists between planned investment and the amount needed.
Mount Polley drilling returns up to 1.51 g/t Au, 1.03% Cu
The drilling was done in two phases on an underexplored area between the Springer and Cariboo mineralized zones near Williams Lake, BC.
Mali gold mining revenue rose by 35% in 2022
Gold mining is a pillar of the country's economy, accounting for about 9% of gross domestic product in 2021 and 2022.
First Majestic encouraged by drilling results from Mexico mines, Jerritt Canyon in Nevada
In the first half of 2023, the miner had up to 19 active drill rigs and completed a total of 78,973 metres of drilling in Mexico and the US.
Zimbabwe’s $1 billion lithium plan faces setback as Chinese partner cuts stake
South Africa’s Moti Group said a Chinese company with which it planned to develop a lithium processing plant was halving its stake in the venture.
No more plundering: Can Africa take control in green mineral rush?
Governments have increasingly restricted or banned mineral exports in a bid to boost processing and retain more of the gains.