Digging for cobalt riches: Congo races to fix a deadly problemThe man was digging a toilet in his backyard when his shovel struck a shimmering blue vein of cobalt... At least that’s the legend in Kolwezi.Bloomberg News | March 28, 2018 | 8:51 am
Sibanye-Stillwater partners with Wits to create the ‘mine of the future’In partnership with the Wits Mining Institute (WMI) at the…Sibanye-Stillwater | March 28, 2018 | 6:42 am
Japan’s JXTG raises profit forecast despite $1.2bn chargeThe Japanese energy and metals company said the impairment loss…Reuters | March 28, 2018 | 3:20 am
First Quantum suspends loading operations at Cobre Panamá port The miner said that it might become necessary to shut down Cobre Panama if concentrate is not shipped by mid-February. Staff Writer | February 6, 2023 | 4:39 am
Aurubis Q1 profit drops on high power prices; optimistic for full year Aurubis posted a fall of about 24% in quarterly earnings on Monday. Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 4:16 am
Zambia’s mining minister expects Mopani Copper Mines deal by end-March There are 10 suitors for the mine and smelter complex, including Sibanye-Stillwater. Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 3:58 am
Teck, BCIT to boost research on copper’s antimicrobial properties The mining company and the institute of technology just launched the Teck Copper Innovation Hub. Staff Writer | February 5, 2023 | 12:42 pm
Plants inspire scientists to recover minerals, metals from wastewater Researchers are adapting plant 'membrane separation mechanisms' so they can be embedded in wastewater recycling technologies. Staff Writer | February 5, 2023 | 12:06 pm
Alcoa says workers back 2024 restart of aluminum smelter in Spain The US metals producer had reached a deal with workers in December 2021 to end primary aluminum production at San Ciprian. Reuters | February 3, 2023 | 4:22 pm
The fossil-fuel elephant in the electrification room The transition from fossil fuels to electrified transportation and renewable energy is predicated on two assumptions, both of which are false. Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | February 3, 2023 | 11:53 am
Permitting solutions for mining in British Columbia ‘a priority’, says gov’t The mining permitting process in the province is known for its lengthy delays. Amanda Stutt | February 3, 2023 | 11:41 am
Filo’s longest copper cuts in Argentina boost takeover appeal BMO Capital Markets noted the drill results increase the potential to expand the Filo del Sol project. Staff Writer | February 3, 2023 | 9:59 am