Japan finds over 200 million tonnes of battery metals in seabedThe nodules are said to contain 610,000 tonnes of cobalt (75 years of Japan’s consumption) and 740,000 tonnes of nickel (11 years).Cecilia Jamasmie | June 25, 2024 | 4:09 am
Heavy rains in Chile cause mining tailing overflowA tailings dam belonging to copper miner Las Cenizas in…Reuters | June 24, 2024 | 7:05 am
Codelco working to securing deliveries after cargo train crashA passenger train on a test run by Chile's state…Reuters | June 21, 2024 | 11:27 am
Brazil adds Vale to so-called “dirty list” after contractor subjected workers to slave-like labour Vale said that its inclusion in the list is incorrect and that it will take the necessary steps for its immediate removal. Staff Writer | June 7, 2024 | 11:20 am
Society Artisanal, Minespider partner to export conflict-free artisanal gold Society Artisanal has engaged Minespider to track gold from the mines it oversees to its smelting facility. Staff Writer | June 7, 2024 | 6:06 am
Maritime’s Hammerdown gold mine set for restart decision The underground mine produced 133,000 oz. from 2000 to 2004. Staff Writer | June 6, 2024 | 11:12 am
Most energy and mining projects 20% over budget — study About $1.5bn invested in energy transition-related projects are at risk through 2030, research from Bain & Company shows. Staff Writer | June 6, 2024 | 2:00 am
Calibre expects Q2 output drop after pit wall incident, maintains full-year guidance The company currently anticipates Q2 2024 production to be between 55,000 and 60,000 gold ounces. Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 | 11:17 am
Mine pit collapse in central Nigeria kills one, traps 30 The incident, at the underground gold mine, occurred on Monday after heavy rains softened the soil around the pit. Reuters | June 4, 2024 | 9:13 am
Ramelius Resources secures permit for Cue gold project The open pit gold mine is expected to begin production in 2025, with ore being delivered to Ramelius' Mt Magnet hub. Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 | 6:53 am
Mine pollution has isolated British trout — study Trout living in rivers polluted by metal from old mines across the British Isles are genetically "isolated" from other trout. Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 | 6:15 am
Gem Diamonds finds 172-carat stone at Letšeng This is the seventh diamond greater than 100 carats the company has recovered this year at the prolific mine in Lesotho. Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 | 3:51 am