Rio Tinto, Sumitomo to make low-carbon alumina at Queensland refinery
The trial technology could cut emissions from the sector that accounts for up to 3% of Australia's total emissions.
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A showdown in Jamaica is deciding the fate of the deep ocean
As the International Seabed Authority meets in Kingston this week, it will be writing rules for deep sea mining that threatens the very ecosystems in need of preservation.
Concentration of critical minerals’ supply intensifies despite diversification efforts
Concentration of supply intensified for some critical minerals in 2022, despite US and Europe's efforts to diversify and reduce reliance on China.
Canada probes Nike, Dynasty Gold over alleged use of forced labor in China
Canada's corporate ethics watchdog has launched investigations into Dynasty Gold to probe allegations of Uyghur forced labour.
Heat in China’s Sichuan hits power as metals output fears grow
Power consumption in Sichuan reached a record high on Monday with temperatures above 35C.
Independence Gold assay results return 6.1 g/t gold
The gold assays were from the Ian vein discovered during the recent 4,000-metre drill program.
Gowest making ‘excellent progress’ toward Bradshaw gold mine restart
The first long-hole blast at Bradshaw was initiated on July 4, between the 45 and 30 metre levels.
Steppe Gold signs $150m term sheet to fund ATO mine expansion in Mongolia
The ATO expansion project has a post-tax net present value of $24 million.
Zijin in talks with Argentina to turn lithium into battery cathode
Zijin has agreed to partner with Camyen, the provincial mining company of Catamarca, and a unit of state-run energy firm YPF.
