Technology to transform bauxite red mud into fertile soil nearly a reality
Scientists have partnered with Rio Tinto and Queensland Alumina to develop the solution.
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Lithium price jumps again as miners can’t keep up with battery boom
Demand for the material used in electric cars and renewable-energy storage has soared and, while miners are seeking to boost supply, there’s not enough to meet consumption.
Covid-19 vaccines mandatory for Western Australia mining and FIFO workers
Requirement applies to about 141,000 people, including fly-in, fly-out and other workers in mining, exploration and oil & gas.
Visualizing copper’s role in a low-carbon economy
The transition to renewable energy and electrification will require tons of metals, and copper is considered the most essential.
All the metals we mined in one visualization
According to Circle Economy, the world consumes 100.6 billion tonnes of materials annually.
Vista thermal coal expansion will be subject to federal review after all
Coalspur Mines' Vista expansion in Alberta close enough to the 50% benchmark, Canada's minister of environment and climate change says.
From minerals to beer, Congo finance minister hunts for cash
The DRC is intent on revisiting mining contracts, rescinding and reselling unused oil permits and boosting taxes on beer to fund its development plans.
Senators blast new US mining royalty plan as anti-green, pro-China
"You can’t make this stuff up. House Democrats are planning to tax dirt,” said one Senator.
Peru strikes deal to avoid road blockade at Las Bambas mine
The country's mining minister said in a tweet that the parties had reached the agreement in crunch talks.
