September 27, 2019 Feature: retired Phelps Dodge miner still reigns at the Queen of Copper Camps Bennie Scott recounts mining days passed, remembering in vivid detail the techniques, dangers and drama.
September 27, 2019 US steps up efforts to limit China’s control of critical minerals Washington has expanded an initiative to promote mining of lithium, cobalt and other minerals in resource-rich countries.
September 26, 2019 Muskmobiles running rivals off the road Worldwide, in the first half of this year, Tesla deployed more battery power than its next three biggest rivals combined.
September 26, 2019 Former miners who stared down a coal train end their protest The contentious bankruptcy of their former employer rages on.
September 26, 2019 Access to water one of miners’ biggest challenges ahead — study Despite successful efforts to manage water usage more efficiently, tougher environmental rules are increasing miners’ costs and risks, particularly those operating in arid regions or close to populated communities.
September 26, 2019 Nine countries join US strategic minerals initiative The countries joining the United States include Australia, Botswana, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Namibia, the Philippines and Zambia.
September 25, 2019 How blockchain can track conflict minerals Several companies have begun using or offering blockchain solutions to address some of the problems associated with conflict minerals.
September 25, 2019 Gold gets another boost as US risks strengthen case for havens Gold is heading for a fifth monthly advance as the Federal Reserve and central banks globally cut interest rates.
September 25, 2019 Lithium Americas trims production target, budget for Nevada mine Lithium Americas said it now plans to spend $400 million on the first phase of its Thacker Pass project with output of 20,000 tonnes of lithium annually.
September 25, 2019 MGX ships commercial rapid lithium recovery system to the US The shipment landed at Eureka Resources’ Standing Stone advanced wastewater treatment facility.
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