February 8, 2021 Elon Musk offers $100 million for best carbon capture innovation Sum will be awarded for the best technology created for removing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere or oceans and store that carbon in a safe, cost-effective way.
February 5, 2021 Nornickel fined $2 billion for massive Arctic fuel spill Amount more than doubles what Russia is seeking to get in mineral extraction tax this year.
February 3, 2021 De Beers’ diamond sales beat pre-covid levels The miner's rough-diamond sales jumped 44% in the first cycle of 2021 from to the same period last year.
February 2, 2021 Experts warn of brewing space mining war among US, China and Russia China and Russia are joining forces to keep America's increasing attempts to dominate extra-terrestrial commerce at bay.
January 13, 2021 KAZ Minerals investor pushes board to scrap $2.4bn buyout The offer from Chairman Oleg Novachuk’s Nova Resources BV doesn’t attribute any value to its growth projects, RWC said.
January 3, 2021 MINING.COM’s top science & technology stories of 2020 From a nano-diamond battery that lasts for 28,000 years to advances into mining the Moon.
December 18, 2020 Rio Tinto outlines Oyu Tolgoi’s path forward Update specifies "mining by sections" plan that should make of Oyu Tolgoi the world’s No.4 copper operation by 2030.
December 17, 2020 Aluminum surges on concern US may reapply Rusal sanctions Russia’s primary aluminum output accounts for about 6% of global supply, with Rusal being the top supplier in Europe.
December 16, 2020 Rio Tinto’s $6.7bn Oyu Tolgoi expansion to begin in 2022 The update on budget and timeline for the expansion didn't provide clarity on the funding and economics surrounding the giant project.
December 10, 2020 Nordgold increases capacity at Taborny mine Processing capacity at the open pit mine has been increased by 50%.
Ferrexpo halts Ukraine operations, furloughs staff after power grid attacks The suspension will remain in place until power can be provided consistently at required levels, the company said. January 20, 2026 | 10:15 am
