Ore-sand: a sustainable source of sand that reduces mine waste
Researchers propose the idea of separating and repurposing sand-like materials from mine waste before they are added to the garbage stream.
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Mexican president to fast-track nationalization of lithium if power reform thwarted
President López Obrador will send a bill to Congress on Monday if reform tightening state control of the energy sector is not approved.
Guinea junta turns up the heat on bauxite miners
Guinea shipments at an all-time high but local value-adding a problem – report.
South Africa sets $900 million annual mineral exploration target
While South Africa was the world’s biggest producer of gold for decades, production has slumped as its deposits get deeper and more expensive to access.
MineHub, TradeWaltz to integrate blockchain platforms for mining & metals supply chains
Collaboration comes after a successful proof of concept with copper ore import from Sumitomo Corporation.
Barrick bets big on Pakistan with $7 billion copper mine project
It laid out revised plans Tuesday for developing the giant Reko Diq copper-gold deposit.
Airbus defends Russian titanium use, urges against sanctions
Russia provides about half of Airbus’s titanium needs, directly or through key suppliers.
South African unions start wage talks with platinum miners
Negotiations started with Anglo American Platinum last week and more talks are planned.
Stronger pricing makes US a more attractive home for copper
Copper futures on the Comex have been trading at a premium to those on the London Metal Exchange in recent weeks.
