October 9, 2019 Satellites to monitor copper supply from space SAVANT can provide up-to-date operational status of about 90% of the world’s copper smelters.
October 8, 2019 Miners rate social licence, climate change as top concerns. Really? Columnist Clyde Russell calls miners' motivation to tackle climate issues into question.
October 8, 2019 BHP says “social value” to be key aspect of its business planning The world's largest miner is moving from keeping a social licence to creating value for its stakeholders.
October 8, 2019 Columbus Gold says French Guiana project safe with new Paris mining delegate Mining engineer Didier Le Moine helped build a nickel industry in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia.
October 8, 2019 Ex-head of Alrosa’s flooded Russian mine found dead in custody The former head of the Mir diamond mine, where eight men were killed in a flood, was found dead a day after he was arrested.
October 7, 2019 Talga gets funding to develop graphitic anode for solid-state batteries The Australian company wants to create a new high-capacity graphitic carbon composite anode.
October 4, 2019 Sienna Resources kicks off drilling at battery metals project in Sweden The company says the strong nickel price had made it an opportune time to start drilling for the battery metal.
October 4, 2019 Alrosa finds Matryoshka-style stone, the first in diamond mining history According to scientists, the diamond may be over 800 million years old.
October 3, 2019 Russia’s Mechel to buy stake in Elga coal project for $461m Mechel is expected to pay for the stake within the next four months.
October 2, 2019 Rise of ethical investing, social license the top risks to miners The mining and metals sector is facing greater scrutiny from end consumers, demanding a transparent, ethical supply chain.
Hedge funds slash bullish silver wagers to 22-month low Hedge funds and other large speculators reduced net-long positions by 15% for the week ended Jan. 13. January 16, 2026 | 02:37 pm
