June 27, 2018

New world standard for sustainable mining

The mine of the future is carbon-dioxide-free, digitized and autonomous.

June 27, 2018

The new Sandvik RR441 provides superior performance, reliability and longevity

The RR441 provides excellent bearing life, simplification of the bearing system, improvements in air flow and wear protection in soft rock applications.

June 27, 2018

Why Russia and Turkey are such gold bugs

Russia has cut its holdings of U.S. foreign debt by more than half. Instead, it’s been increasing its gold shares in its international reserves.

June 27, 2018

Italy delays handover of Ilva steelworks to ArcelorMittal

Italy's new government has postponed its handover of the heavily polluting Ilva steel plant to ArcelorMittal by two and a half months to Sept.

June 26, 2018

De Beers just sold 34 million rough diamonds more than last year

The $575-million figure represents a 6% increase from the $541m obtained in the same period last year and 3.7% higher than the $554m it sold last month.

June 25, 2018

Lithium demand from battery makers to almost double by 2027

Strong demand growth will be largely focused on high-grade lithium, according to research firm Roskill.

June 25, 2018

Galantas Gold jumps after hitting main vein at Irish mine expansion

It means the company can now begin limited production, with increased feed to the mill expected in a couple of months.

June 24, 2018

Class action to be launched over casuals in Australia’s coal mining

BHP says it has not received any formal communication regarding the legal actions.

June 24, 2018

Germans rally against the country’s reliance on coal

According to WWF, Germany's CO2 emissions have not dropped for nine years.

June 22, 2018

Automakers spending $255B on EVs a ‘pile-up of epic proportions’

Battery materials can charge mining's next supercycle but new study says automakers will "throw away tens of billions" making electric vehicles no-one wants.