Zircon helps scientists learn about mineral resource accumulation on earth

While much of the original geological record is lost to erosion, durable minerals like zircon form sediments that effectively gather information from these lost worlds.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 7, 2022 | 6:06 am

Chile a step closer to nationalizing copper and lithium

The assembly writing the country’s new Constitution has approved an early-stage proposal that opens the door to the sector's nationalization.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 7, 2022 | 4:03 am

Indonesia coal miners may struggle to meet 2022 output target

Data showed that output in January and February this year was estimated at 74.41 million tonnes, compared with 92.79 million tonnes in the same months last year.

Reuters | March 6, 2022 | 7:19 pm

Palladium price hits record on concerns over Russian supply risks

With most of Europe’s airspace closed to flights from Russia, buyers are worried about securing supplies of the precious metal.

Bloomberg News | March 6, 2022 | 5:07 pm

South32’s divestment of Metalloys manganese alloy smelter falls through

South32 did not disclose details on the conditions of the deal that were not satisfied.

Reuters | March 6, 2022 | 4:07 pm

How managing social performance can improve company-community relationships, business outcomes – report

The International Council on Mining and Metals launched a set of practical tools to strengthen approaches to managing social performance.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 6, 2022 | 12:16 pm

Tesla gets stronger with oil rising, other EV stocks not so much

The growing struggles for everyone but Tesla are coming at a time when they should be flourishing.

Bloomberg News | March 6, 2022 | 10:52 am

How much could battery recycling actually aid cobalt, lithium supply shortages?

IDTechEx estimates that a combined total of 180,000 tonnes of lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese could be recovered by 2030 through Li-ion recycling.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 6, 2022 | 10:24 am