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Indigenous groups in Peru’s northernmost department demand mining concession nullity
A 1000-hectare concession in the upper basin of the Nanay River is causing controversy in Peru.
Hundreds of homes in northern England now use coal mine water heat
The plant in Gateshead makes use of water-filled, disused coal workings 150 metres beneath the town centre and harnesses geothermal energy from mine water.
Peru’s copper production up 7.5% in August
Between January and August, copper output in Peru rose 18% compared to the previous year.
Lundin Gold stock rises despite slight drop in Q3 production
Lundin Gold's stock closed the session 8.9% higher on the TSX.
Indonesian tycoon said to weigh selling gold miner Archi
Founded in 2009, Archi is one of the biggest pure-play gold producers in Indonesia and Southeast Asia.
Chilean startup raises $10 million for video game-inspired mining software
TIMining provides data analytics and real-time simulation to boost productivity and safety at about 50 mines, including some owned by BHP, Anglo American and Codelco.
Research identifies ways to reduce the amount of lithium in batteries
Researchers at Monash University have developed a lithium-sulphur design that reduces the amount of lithium required for charging.
Supreme Court of Canada rules federal environmental impact law is unconstitutional
Impact Assessment Act enables Ottawa to regulate energy, mining and other project proposals based on effects that fall into federal jurisdiction – such as on Indigenous peoples, birds, fish, and climate change.
