Former miners who stared down a coal train end their protest
The contentious bankruptcy of their former employer rages on.
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First solid bitumen test shipment on its way from Alberta to China
Melia Energy says it has found a way to address concerns about an oil spill on either land or at sea.
Access to water one of miners’ biggest challenges ahead — study
Despite successful efforts to manage water usage more efficiently, tougher environmental rules are increasing miners’ costs and risks, particularly those operating in arid regions or close to populated communities.
Scania develops biofuel-powered, driverless truck
The truck is expected to improve the safety of operations at mine sites.
HySafe believes hydrogen could replace diesel at mine sites
The International Association for Hydrogen Safety believes that hydrogen could help decarbonize the industry.
Rio Tinto sees rosy future for diamonds despite end of Argyle
Company is exploring for diamonds in Canada as part of its plans to stay in the sector despite the looming closure of its Argyle mine in Australia, known for extremely rare pink diamonds.
Lucara rocks — finds blue, pink diamonds at Botswana mine
The diamonds, found at the area that yielded the famous 1,111-carat “Lesedi La Rona” in 2015, will be sold in December.
Platinum Group Metals boosts reserves at Waterberg mine with new DFS
Under the DFS mine plan, first production is estimated in late 2023 with ramp-up to steady state by 2027.
Savannah Resources to extract quartz, glass-making ceramic at lithium mine in Portugal
Co-products will initially be sold to ceramics industry customers in Portugal and Spain.
