May 20, 2020

Graphene-infused material could be the cornerstone of next-gen smart sensors

The colour-changing, flexible photonic crystals can respond sensitively to light, temperature, strain or other physical and chemical stimuli.

May 20, 2020

Alrosa pushes for sales of fluorescent diamonds

The Russian miner says fluorescence doesn’t negatively impact a diamond’s appearance

May 19, 2020

Mining companies rush to shield indigenous communities from coronavirus

ESG investment analysts say they are watching mining companies closely to see how they cope with the coronavirus crisis.

May 18, 2020

Sweden reports its biggest ever quake caused by mining in Arctic

Kiruna, the world's biggest underground iron ore mine, has been closed until further notice.

May 18, 2020

Russian army sets up mobile hospital at Olimpiada mine

Initial tests showed 866 positive cases among employees of the Polyus Krasnoyarsk unit as of Monday.

May 15, 2020

Sandstorm shares up on Hod Maden drill results

A PFS released in 2018 considered an underground mine with a processing rate of 900,000 tonnes per year.

May 15, 2020

Glencore ups stake in Group Eleven

Following the transaction, Glencore's shareholding would increase from 11.6% to 20%.

May 15, 2020

Nickel, cobalt prices benefit as electric car action shifts to Europe

MINING.COM EV Metal Index tracking value of metals in newly-sold EVs globally rebound as nickel, cobalt-rich batteries favoured in EU and US gain traction.

May 14, 2020

Nornickel uses freight flights for exports amid covid-19

Company said that deliveries to clients had not been affected despite the disruptions to passenger flights.

May 14, 2020

Alcoa CEO sees no certainty a definitive recovery is coming

Roy Harvey says the industry is now producing more aluminum than it needs.