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First kilo of blockchain tracked gold shipped from Burkina Faso on Minexx platform

Burkina Faso produces 34 tonnes of artisanal gold per year, but only 300kg was formally exported in 2019 due to a lack of traceability and lower export taxes in neighbouring countries.

MINING.com Editor | December 17, 2021 | 3:02 pm

Amazon tribe suffers mercury contamination as illegal mining spreads

Illegal gold mining in the north Amazonian territory of Brazil's…

Thomson Reuters Foundation | December 17, 2021 | 7:54 am

Dump diamonds for digital? Botswana bets on tech

The government is increasing efforts to diversify Botswana's economy, investing…

Reuters | December 16, 2021 | 4:42 am

Myanmar rubies tied to rights abuses likely to be sold at Christmas

Report shows the red gems continue to fuel human rights…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 15, 2021 | 1:00 am

Blockchain could answer big supply chain questions, says BHP

"In two separate trials, we’ve used blockchain to exchange data…

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

Innovative ways to repurpose old mines

Many jurisdictions dictate that companies submit rehabilitation plans as a condition of getting a license to dig.

Rob Tyson - Mining International Inc. | July 7, 2020 | 1:43 pm

Metals production emissions must halve by 2040 – report

Wood Mackenzie says if the steel industry doesn’t comply, it would have to pay $191 billion per year in taxes.

MINING.com Editor | July 7, 2020 | 6:20 am

Deep Earth structures may reveal location of untapped base metal deposits

A new study proposes a high-tech treasure map that provides more accurate information so prospectors know where to look.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 6, 2020 | 6:30 am

Oldest ocher mine on American continent discovered in Mexico

A flooded cave in Quintana Roo hosts irrefutable evidence of prehistoric mining activities.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 5, 2020 | 7:00 am

Former child miner wins Diana award for setting up school in India

Neeraj Murmu was among 23 young Indians recognized in this week's Diana Awards for their service to communities.

Reuters | July 3, 2020 | 9:52 am

Moon richer in metals than previously thought — NASA

Scientists found the lunar subsurface contains higher concentration of iron and titanium than estimated.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2020 | 7:18 am

‘Hunter drone’ that flies at night could be used to find gemstone deposits

An autonomous 'hunter drone' finds fluorescent targets including minerals and gemstones.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 3, 2020 | 6:35 am

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Get caught up in a mining minute.

MINING.com Editor | July 2, 2020 | 1:13 pm

ESG policies boost mining investor confidence – report

PwC study finds institutional investors increasingly taking ESG into account.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | July 2, 2020 | 12:17 pm

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