How to classify rocks during quarrying
Researchers say it is possible to classify sedimentary rocks during quarrying, using a portable Raman spectrometer.
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Robert Friedland: ‘World economy can’t change unless we develop a lot more mines’
Ivanhoe chief Friedland highlights Africa and the Arabian Shield as critically important venues for responsible green mining.
African leaders talk up policy reform and regional cooperation
Africa has a generational opportunity to partake in the emerging green economy, the African Mining Indaba hears.
Diamond prices are spiking and even De Beers can’t fill the gap
The market is struggling to source diamonds after the US sanctioned Russia's Alrosa, which accounts for about a third of global supply.
Cameco, Orano up stake in Cigar Lake uranium mine
The uranium producers are buying Idemitsu Canada Resources’ 7.9% interest in the asset for about $144m.
Panama Commerce Minister with key mining contract role named US ambassador
Ramon Martinez was the government's lead negotiator for a new contract with First Quantum.
The Metals Company deep-water tests polymetallic nodule collector vehicle in Atlantic
Mining international waters is in the spotlight as companies are looking at minerals concentrated on the ocean floor that can be used in batteries for smart phones and electric vehicles.
A coal mining hub could decide Australia’s future
A coal-mining community that has elected the same political party for more than a century could decide Australia’s next government this month.
Elon Musk says Tesla open to buying a mining company
While the auto giant has EV metals contracts with suppliers across the globe, its goal to produce 20 million vehicles annually by 2030 will require vastly more supplies of metals.
