A new method to monitor soil stability at open-cast mines from space
Scientists are using data from the Sentinel 1 mission to investigate lignite regions in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany.
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Canada’s warming Arctic – implications
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BHP ups stake in Shenzi oil and gas field to 72%
The miner acquired an additional 28% working interest in Shenzi from Hess Corporation for $505 million.
Copper price jumps as China turns away Australian concentrate
Copper within sight of June 2018 peak. Australian trader: "If you had a ship full of concentrate floating offshore, you’re rapidly trying to find a home.”
Argentina mining exports to drop by 25% in 2020
The pandemic has hurt the mining sector, which relies on workers who often need to travel to reach job sites.
Wheaton closes precious metals stream with Caldas on Marmato Project
Wheaton will purchase 6.5% of the gold production and 100% of the silver production from the project until 190,000 ounces of gold and 2.15 million ounces of silver have been delivered.