July 5, 2020

India’s coal minister says mine auction yielding positive results

The government official said over 1,000 companies have expressed interest. But the process is also being challenged from different fronts.

July 3, 2020

Chaos in gold markets ripples to other precious metals

Silver and platinum futures have traded at elevated levels relative to spot metals since early April.

July 3, 2020

Global zinc production poised for gains – report

Elevated zinc prices relative to historical levels will incentivise investment in new projects, Fitch says.

July 3, 2020

Rio Tinto cuts reserves at Oyu Tolgoi as costs rise

Rio also narrowed its estimated first production from its mine to between October 2022 and June 2023.

July 3, 2020

Moon richer in metals than previously thought — NASA

Scientists found the lunar subsurface contains higher concentration of iron and titanium than estimated.

July 3, 2020

‘Hunter drone’ that flies at night could be used to find gemstone deposits

An autonomous 'hunter drone' finds fluorescent targets including minerals and gemstones.

July 2, 2020

Saudi Arabia eyes total dominance in oil and gas

Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz claimed last week that the Kingdom will be the world’s biggest hydrocarbon producer “even” in 2050.

July 2, 2020

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July 2, 2020

Landslide at Myanmar jade mine leaves at least 162 dead

Triggered by heavy rain, the mudslide swept through a mine in Kachin state.

July 1, 2020

Goal of tailings management should be zero harm – report

142 scientists, community groups and NGOs from 24 countries published a set of guidelines for the safer storage of mine waste.