September 4, 2020

AI start-ups are tackling one of mining’s oldest problems

Artificial intelligence can now be used to predict when an ore mill is about to overload.

September 4, 2020

Freeport Indonesia expects sales jump after transition to underground mine

Sales of copper in 2021 are expected to jump to 1.4 billion lbs while gold sales are expected to increase to 1.4 million ounces.

September 3, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Cobalt prices surge on electronics boom, Friedland’s Nimba iron ore project, gold price falls on economic recovery hopes, and more.

September 2, 2020

Indian School of Mines wins KPMG’s Ideation Challenge

"Technology Replaces Repetitiveness" was the KIC winner for developing a solution that brings disruptive innovation to the mining industry.

September 2, 2020

Coal India reports 9% rise in shipments as restrictions ease

Output rose 7% to 37.2 million tonnes, the first increase in five months.

September 1, 2020

Barrick takes dispute over Porgera mining rights to PNG Supreme Court

Barrick's move comes as it has lost a court challenge in Papua New Guinea over rights to Porgera gold mine.

August 31, 2020

Buffett looks to Japan with $6bn bet on trading firms

Berkshire Hathaway has bought a 5% stake in each of Japan's five biggest trading houses, marking a departure for chairman Warren Buffett as he looks beyond the US to diversify…

August 28, 2020

Freeport Indonesia workers end protest at Grasberg

Operations were disrupted after protesters had blocked access to the mine since Monday, calling on the company to resume a bus service, and for a bonus payment.

August 28, 2020

Australian Strategic Materials, ZironTech produce titanium using 70% less energy than common methods

The companies’ technology uses 35 kW per kilogram of titanium compared to the standard Kroll process that uses 117 kW per kilogram of metal.

August 28, 2020

Barrick fighting PNG move to grant Porgera lease to state-backed miner

Barrick will challenge Marape's government reported move to grant a 20-year lease for Porgera to state-owned Kumul Minerals Holdings.