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Inga hydropower could be key to the green electrification of Africa — report

Wood Mackenzie's Julian Kettle believes the project could be a catalyst for the development of vast underutilised resources, creating a centre for low carbon metals production.

MINING.com Editor | June 29, 2021 | 2:31 pm

How old fossil-fueled power stations can be transformed into clean energy facilities

An analysis by IDTechEx presents the case for turning dying…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 29, 2021 | 6:11 am

Green copper demand to average 13% annual growth over next 10 years – report

The two most important areas of green copper demand growth…

MINING.com Editor | June 28, 2021 | 3:03 pm

Coal Association of Canada seeks responsible Alberta development

The Alberta government quietly opened more than a million hectares…

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 28, 2021 | 1:23 pm

Russell: Commodity outperformance switching to energy from metals

The rally in commodity prices is likely to see a…

Reuters | June 28, 2021 | 8:09 am

Colombia bomb halts Cerrejon coal train; output, exports unaffected

The attack occurred late on Monday in northern La Guajira province where the open-pit coal mine is located.

Reuters | February 13, 2018 | 11:19 am

BHP takes $1.8 billion hit from US tax reform

Charge is due to due to cuts in the US Federal corporate income tax rate, the world’s biggest mining company said.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2018 | 5:45 am

Rio Tinto becomes sole owner of Pistol Bay uranium assets in Canada

Rio Tinto had already earned a 75% interest in the C-4-5-6 property, and it was expected to exercise its option to acquire full interest by 2019.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2018 | 4:30 am

Another death at one of Sibanye-Stillwater gold mines

A worker died on Monday night while clearing a blocked ore pass at the company’s Driefontein gold operation in South Africa.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2018 | 2:45 am

Russia and Iran to revamp Fordow nuclear facility

The Russia-Iran conversations are taking place within the framework of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on Tehran’s nuclear program.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 12, 2018 | 6:13 am

Suncor Energy hikes stake in Syncrude in $730 million deal

Canada's largest energy producer also buys into Norwegian Sea oil project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2018 | 3:18 am

China will crack down on illegal coal mining in 2018: safety watchdog

Coal mines that fail to meet safety measures or operational standards will be ordered to close and rectify violations, the State Administration of Work Safety said.

Reuters | February 12, 2018 | 2:00 am

Cameco handed court victory over WA uranium prospect

A uranium deposit in Western Australia under development by Cameco (TSX:CCO, NYSE:CCJ) will not be held up by conservationists who oppose it.

MINING.com Editor | February 11, 2018 | 6:22 pm

Cameco’s profit beat estimates on improved uranium prices, cost-cutting drive

Canada’s top uranium producer is seeing the first improvements brought by higher prices and drastic cost-cutting measures, including the recent haly of its flagship McArthur River mine in northern Saskatchewan.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 9, 2018 | 5:58 am

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