October 29, 2019 Rio Tinto says miners need to do more on the environment. Here’s how Opinion: Mining companies are generally quite good at promoting social projects undertaken in the communities in which they operate, but full disclosure could show how much the mining companies' support…
October 28, 2019 Rio Tinto says miners need to leverage technology as scrutiny of the industry rises Technologies such as autonomous rail-cars and increased automation can lower the impact of the industry on the environment as well as raise profit margins, the company said.
October 27, 2019 Scientists decipher the origin of REE deposits to guide exploration A group of researchers found out how the ‘Bastnäs-type’ REE deposits, such as those located in Bergslagen, Sweden, were created.
October 25, 2019 Miners face ‘tsunami’ on environmental, social, governance front SG criteria is a set of operating standards used by socially conscious investors to screen potential investments concerning stewardship of the natural environment.
October 25, 2019 Metals sector in costly battle to turn green Environmental concerns have moved to the top of the agenda in recent years with heightened awareness of climate change amid public protests.
October 25, 2019 The Northern Miner awards scholarship to mining engineering student This year’s winner of The Northern Miner’s $5,000 scholarship is Tyler Sieben, a student in his final year of mining engineering at the University of Alberta.
October 23, 2019 GMG launches initiatives on cybersecurity, electric mines The Global Mining Guidelines Group launched two working groups with the goal of creating sustainable mines of the future.
October 22, 2019 INFOGRAPHIC: Top 10 strongest metals on earth There are 91 elements defined as metals, but not all are made equal.
October 21, 2019 US silver mine presented as example of environmental leadership Hecla Mining's Lucky Friday mine was named a "Pollution Prevention Champion."
October 21, 2019 Workers at Chile’s Escondida copper mine, world’s largest, to down tools Unionized miners will hold a day-long strike on Tuesday in a show of solidarity with ongoing protests over the high cost of living and extreme inequality in the country.
Silver price whipsaws again as thin liquidity fuels wild swings Spot silver was up more than 7% to about $76 an ounce by mid-morning in New York on Friday, having earlier tumbled toward $64. February 06, 2026 | 01:23 pm
