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Metallurgical coke used in next-gen cement, concrete

Graphene derived from coke could serve as a reinforcing additive in cement and a replacement for sand in concrete.

Staff Writer | January 29, 2024 | 6:06 am

Nunavut grants White Cliff exploration permit for copper project

The regulatory approval marks a major step in the permitting…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2024 | 3:45 am

High-voltage tower serving Poderosa gold mine in Peru destroyed by illegal miners

This is the 11th time in a year that illegal…

Staff Writer | January 28, 2024 | 12:09 pm

Small electric aircraft have lower environmental impact than equivalent fossil-fuelled aircraft

Battery-powered electric aircraft have the potential to significantly reduce the…

Staff Writer | January 28, 2024 | 7:28 am

Guatemalan Ministry of Mines to review all mining licenses

The Guatemalan Ministry of Energy and Mines will review all…

Staff Writer | January 27, 2024 | 4:02 pm

Fate of Barrick’s $7bn project in Pakistan to be decided next week

If Reko Diq copper-gold project gets the Supreme Court's blessing, Barrick could start operations in 2027-2028.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2022 | 6:57 am

Most Australian mine workers dissatisfied with their jobs – report

A recent report led by researchers at Curtin University found that Australian mining companies have a stronger focus on employees’ physical health and safety than on their mental health and well-being.

Staff Writer | November 30, 2022 | 5:05 am

Petra Diamonds to keep Williamson mine idled until mid-2023

The Tanzanian diamond mine has been shut since early November, following a breach in the wall of a tailings dam.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2022 | 4:03 am

FPX Nickel raises $9m for Baptiste awaruite project development in British Columbia

The company will use the proceeds of the offering primarily to complete a prefeasibility study.

Staff Writer | November 29, 2022 | 11:16 am

Gold coin rescues Roman emperor from obscurity

A handful of coins unearthed in Transylvania reveal a long-lost Roman emperor.

Staff Writer | November 28, 2022 | 6:06 am

BHP averts strike at world’s biggest copper mine

The union at Escondida copper mine in Chile said BHP’s latest offer contains concrete and verifiable measures to improve workers' conditions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2022 | 3:23 am

Anglo American uses technology developed by NASA at Quellaveco mine in Peru

According to the miner, Quellaveco is the first 100% digital mine in Peru and is among the first ones to implement digital twin technology to improve efficiency and safety.

Staff Writer | November 27, 2022 | 8:32 am

Electrokinetic mining allows for green, efficient recovery of REEs

Chinese researchers developed the electrokinetic mining technique for the green and efficient recovery of REEs from weathering crusts.

Staff Writer | November 27, 2022 | 6:30 am

First graphite facility opens in Western Australia

International Graphite’s Collie operation is part of push for new production facilities to meet escalating demand for raw materials to support decarbonisation of transport and energy storage.

Staff Writer | November 25, 2022 | 11:41 am

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