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Blockchain could answer big supply chain questions, says BHP

"In two separate trials, we’ve used blockchain to exchange data and documents digitally, improving efficiency and transparency and reducing bureaucracy, risk and red tape," says BHP chief commercial officer.

MINING.com Editor | December 14, 2021 | 2:51 pm

Mineral ores may help prevent sand sustainability crisis

Researchers at the University of Queensland and the University of…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 13, 2021 | 6:06 am

New tool monitors countries’ raw materials consumption

Countries' material footprints are comprised of the raw materials they…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 12, 2021 | 11:59 am

Miners face talent crunch as electric vehicles charge up metals demand

Enrollment in US mining engineering programs dropped 46% between 2015…

Reuters | December 10, 2021 | 7:51 am

Five charts ask if mining is in a supercycle, one screams no

The green energy transition necessitate massive new investments in mining,…

Frik Els | December 9, 2021 | 1:19 pm

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Copper price, US strategic minerals, giant Alaska mine gets final nod...

MINING.com Editor | July 30, 2020 | 3:07 pm

Gold price surge adds $3 billion to three family fortunes

Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Al Amoudi and Russia’s Alexander Nesis and the family of Suleiman Kerimov have the largest exposure to gold among the world’s wealthiest people.

Bloomberg News | July 30, 2020 | 10:21 am

Gold rally, Chinese demand a boon to Canadian miners

EY says Canada could see a wave of new gold deals and mines built in the coming months on the back of strong bullion prices and improved demand for metals from China.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 30, 2020 | 8:51 am