July 9, 2017

Explosion at Norilsk Nickel mine kills four

Four miners were killed in an explosion at the Zapolyarny Mine, part of the Polar Division of Norilsk Nickel.

July 7, 2017

CHARTS: Lithium-rich countries risk missing the boat on electric batteries boom

The need for the metal is expected to triple by 2025, but no all the countries rich in lithium are taking advantage of that trend, as shown in these graphics.

July 7, 2017

Russian state corporation suspends $1.2 billion uranium project in Tanzania

Weak uranium market and new Tanzania’s regulations named the main culprits.

July 7, 2017

Tesla to build world’s largest lithium-ion battery in Australia

The mega-project will be built in conjunction with French renewable energy firm Neoen and paired with Neoen's existing Hornsdale Wind Farm north of Adelaide.

July 7, 2017

Banro resumes operations at Namoya after militia violence prompted halt

While the kidnapped drivers have been released it’s still uncertain where they are and what happened to their trucks.

July 6, 2017

Ghana calls off search for 17 trapped illegal miners

While major global companies are part of Ghana’s mining sector, illegal gold extraction is a chronic issue in the country and deadly accidents are frequent.

July 6, 2017

Metso signs three new Life Cycle Services contracts with mining customers in Pacific Rim

During the first quarter of 2017, Metso signed three new long-term maintenance contracts with major mining companies in the Pacific Rim region.

July 6, 2017

Another huge diamond unearthed in Lesotho mine

The 126-carat is the latest in a string of major discoveries Gem Diamonds have made at Letšeng this year.

July 5, 2017

Top 50 mining companies reshuffle as Chinese, lithium firms climb rankings

Combined worth of 50 largest mining companies grow to $768 billion during first half of 2017, but a few big names drop down rankings.

July 5, 2017

London court hears Vedanta’s challenge to Zambian villagers’ pollution claim

Case has potential to set precedent for other foreign claims.