May 11, 2021 Mining legacy processes setting the industry behind in sustainability targets – report A report commissioned by the Weir Group states that comminution needs to be optimized so that it creates impactful energy savings opportunities.
April 30, 2021 Deep-sea mining tests resume as lost robot rescued Global Sea Mineral Resources' Patania II uncoupled earlier this week from the cable connecting it to the surface.
April 9, 2021 FLSmidth joins responsible copper production framework The Danish firm is now a partner at the Copper Mark Assurance Framework.
March 31, 2021 ABB, Hitachi to develop GHG-reducing solutions The companies plan to apply ABB’s electrification, automation and digital solutions to mining trucks and excavators provided by Hitachi.
March 26, 2021 Vital Metals to become Canada’s first rare earths miner The Australian miner said the mining fleet was mobilized to the site this week and operations will begin before the end of March.
March 23, 2021 Exploration boom in West Africa challenged by lack of services — report Higher metal prices and the need to meet a growing global demand for metals has triggered an exploration and expansion frenzy in the region.
February 4, 2021 Metso Outotec to cut 80 white-collar positions in Sweden The Finnish company said the layoffs are a consequence of the Outotec Oyj and Metso Corporation’s Minerals business merger.
January 14, 2021 Tension in India over plan to turn Goa into coal hub Opponents say New Delhi's projects would cut through ecologically sensitive areas, such as the Mollem National Park.
December 31, 2020 B2Gold Masbate Mine increased mill uptime with unique lining design and improved throughput by 33% At the B2Gold Masbate Mine in the Philippines, grinding efficiency is the top priority.
December 23, 2020 Operations restart at Samarco Iron ore pellets production started Wednesday, with 7-8 million tonnes expected annually.
Iran says potential energy, mining deals on table in talks with US Iran has threatened to strike US bases in the Middle East if it is attacked by US forces but on Sunday took a conciliatory line. February 15, 2026 | 09:34 am
