August 31, 2020 Nearly a tonne of CO2 emitted per ounce of gold produced in 2019 – report Open pit mines emit on average around twice as much CO2e per ounce of gold produced as underground mines.
August 31, 2020 Lion One hits high-grades at Tuvatu gold project in Fiji Located on the island of Viti Levu — Tuvatu contains an estimated 1.12 million tonnes of indicated resources.
August 31, 2020 Rio vows to preserve ancient Australian rock shelter after outcry over caves blast Company had previously applied to damage the 43,000-year site near its Silvergrass iron ore mine, and consent was granted by the state government.
August 30, 2020 Global gold production to grow 2.5% by 2029 – report Fitch Solutions says global gold production will increase from 106moz in 2020 to 133moz by 2029.
August 28, 2020 Lithium price: 50% of hard-rock miners are losing money Spodumene prices are on a downward spiral, putting half of hard-rock lithium miners in a marginal to loss-making position, says new report.
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.
August 27, 2020 Danakali eyes finish line for Eritrea potash project Danakali will spend the rest of 2020 focused on closing the required financing to bring its Colluli potash project closer to construction, as Eritrea eases covid-19 restrictions.
August 27, 2020 BHP to set fresh targets for emissions reduction by 2030 The "very tangible actions" to be announced on Sept. 10, are part of the miner’s broader commitment to become carbon-neutral by 2050.
August 25, 2020 DeepGreen partners with scientists on seafloor discovery program The battery metals start-up is investing over $60 million to accelerate a program on the potential environmental impacts of collecting polymetallic nodules from the deep seabed.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
