Real-time measuring of tailings clay content may optimize reclamation processes
Canadian researchers are developing a “clay analyzer” to help miners reduce tailings deposit footprints and minimize land disturbance.
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Pure Energy Minerals removes royalty payments from Clayton Valley lithium project
The Canadian company said having purchased a 2% NSR royalty is aimed at maximizing shareholder value.
Centerra’s Kyrgyz units seek bankruptcy protection over Kumtor mine expropriation
Centerra expects bankruptcy proceedings to prevent further efforts by Kyrgyzstan to strip Kumtor Gold of its assets.
BHP union says work schedules too punishing for train drivers
The world's biggest miner told train drivers that they will be required to work a two-week on, one-week off roster.
South Australia mining production tunnels past $5.4 billion amid commodity price boom
Record copper sales and soaring gold and iron ore prices in the second half of 2020 have helped the Australian state reach its second-highest year of mining value.
Balancing risk and reward in South America
South America, a continent that offers sweet mineral riches sometimes serves them up with a sour side-dish of political risk.
Snapshot: Eight Canadian companies exploring in South America
South America is home to rich deposits of gold, silver, copper, zinc and lithium.
Strike at BHP’s Chile copper mines continues, no end in sight
The strike entered its fifth day on Monday, as the union awaited a decision by labor authorities over whether substitute workers the company called in are legal.
Goldsource seeks to chart scalable development of Eagle Mountain
Goldsource Mines is planning a second resource update for Eagle Mountain in Guyana during the second half of 2021.