July 23, 2020

Rio Tinto seeking solutions that transform heat from underground mines into electricity

The world’s second-largest miner wants to launch a pilot project at its Arizona operation with the idea of extending it worldwide.

July 22, 2020

Most mining mega deals involve Canadian companies – report

PwC says Canadian miners played a key role in delivering a successful year for the world’s biggest mining companies in 2019.

July 22, 2020

Sandvik to deploy Nokia 5G wireless network at test mine

5G capability will also be used for automated mining processes and enabling remote machine operations.

July 21, 2020

INFOGRAPHIC: Covid-19 impact on gold supply chain

Increased investor demand for gold coupled with a constrained supply has led to high prices and a bullish market.

July 21, 2020

​The world’s best mining schools – where are they?

The Quacquarelli Symonds​ (QS) World University Rankings are in for 2020.

July 20, 2020

Sandvik to host Innovation in Mining virtual event

The September event will showcase new equipment and the latest digitalization, automation and electrification technologies.

July 17, 2020

Cobalt price: BMW avoids the Congo conundrum – for now

German firm's unique deal with world's only primary cobalt mine avoids DRC human rights problems entirely, something no cellphone or carmaker can claim.

July 17, 2020

Intergovernmental Forum calls for resource taxation re-evaluation

IGF has launched the Future of Resource Taxation, a new initiative aiming to improve the way governments collect revenue from the mining sector.

July 16, 2020

MAJOR offers access to free virtual training series

Aggregate and mining producers can access the company’s webinars for team learning amid the conditions caused by covid-19.

July 15, 2020

Pandemic sharpens focus on US coal’s ESG risks – report

Access to capital issues are becoming increasingly significant for the coal industry.