EPA to probe permits issued to PolyMet’s copper-nickel project in Minnesota

According to documents released late Thursday, EPA staff scientists voiced their concerns about key permits for the NorthMet project issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) in late 2018.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 14, 2019 | 3:33 pm

Rio Tinto, Western Australia bring automation to the classroom

The world’s No.2 miner invested $1.4 million to help develop Australia’s first nationally recognized qualifications in automation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 13, 2019 | 9:40 am

SolGold strikes again in Ecuador’s Andean copper belt

Discovery comes on the heels of a government's study showing the miner's Cascabel project will be one of the world’s ten largest copper, silver and gold mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 13, 2019 | 6:35 am

Australia clears Adani to mine one of the world’s largest coal reserves

Carmichael coal project's supporters say it will boost the economy, but environmental groups say it will damage marine ecosystems.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 13, 2019 | 4:05 am

IAMGOLD upbeat on drill results at Quebec Rouyn gold project

The miner is confident about the potential of the gold project, which it optioned from Yorbeau Resources last December.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 12, 2019 | 7:11 am

Europe researches, miners work on social licence to operate framework

European nations are working on making sure the new wave of resource exploitation applies lessons learned from countries such as Canada and Australia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 11, 2019 | 11:27 am

China kicks off national survey of rare earth resources amid threats of supply curbs

The world's top producer of rare earth elements is initially targeting seven regions, including Inner Mongolia and Jiangxi province.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 11, 2019 | 11:22 am

Botswana Diamonds unit to sell 256 carats from South Africa project

The diamonds to be sold by Vutomi, in which Botswana Diamonds holds a 40% interest, are expected to generate short-term cash flow to further develop he Thorny River project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 11, 2019 | 11:00 am

India unveils spacecraft that will look for energy sources on the moon

Chandrayaan-2, the country’s second lunar mission, is scheduled to lift off July 15.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 11, 2019 | 4:32 am

London Metal Exchange and Fastmarkets to set lithium price benchmark

The exchange will work Fastmarkets to provide the reference price lithium, a key component in the batteries that power electric vehicles and high-tech devices.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2019 | 7:20 am

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