Rio Tinto seeking solutions that transform heat from underground mines into electricity
The world’s second-largest miner wants to launch a pilot project at its Arizona operation with the idea of extending it worldwide.
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Australian government creates Radioactive Waste Agency
The creation of the agency is seen by the mining industry as a positive step towards developing nuclear technology expertise.
Teck’s Chile expansion delayed by up to six months
Teck said it could see its Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 expansion project in Chile delayed, at a cost of up to $290 million.
Tesla offers “giant contract” to responsible nickel miners
Boss Elon Musk has a plea for mining companies: “Please mine more nickel.”
Endeavour increases gold resources by 14% at Hounde
The company has announced an increase of 554,000 oz. of gold resources at its Hounde mine in Burkina Faso.
Shandong Gold ups offer for Cardinal
Shandong Gold has improved its offer by 16% to fend off Nordgold's interest.
Map shows global mining “relatively unscathed” by pandemic
"It’s likely that miners will need to boost investment in local communities for some time as the full impact of covid-19 continues to play out."
Pentagon resumes rare earths funding program
In April, the Pentagon awarded Lynas Corp and MP Materials funding for rare earths separation facilities in Texas and California.
Silver price surges to highest in seven years
Silver prices have risen around 15% this week powered by low interest rates, resurgent investment demand, disrupted production and a recovery in industrial consumption.
