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China coal mine accident kills at least 10, prompts safety checks

At least 10 people have died and six are missing after a coal mine accident in the city of Pingdingshan, in central China.

Reuters | January 13, 2024 | 11:43 am

China coal mine accident kills at least 8, rescue ops underway

Preliminary investigation showed the accident occurred due to a coal…

Reuters | January 12, 2024 | 10:15 am

Platinum-palladium catalyst helps produce environmentally friendlier chemical feedstock

A new platinum-palladium-based catalyst allows for the manufacturing of propylene…

Staff Writer | January 12, 2024 | 6:06 am

Serra Verde enters commercial production in Brazil

Pela Ema is the first mine outside Asia to produce four…

Staff Writer | January 11, 2024 | 9:09 am

Gem Diamonds and Lucara find first big stones of 2024

Gem Diamonds has unearthed a 295-carat rough at its Letšeng…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 11, 2024 | 3:24 am

Copper price jumps on weaker dollar

The head of the European Central Bank said further interest rises would come despite the rising probability of a euro zone recession.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 1, 2022 | 9:16 am

‘Bait and switch’: House Committee asks A.G. to investigate alleged Pebble deception

A US Transportation and Infrastructure House Committee report recommends asking the attorney general to investigate alleged false statements made by the company to Congress.

Henry Lazenby | November 1, 2022 | 9:07 am

Stretchable lithium-ion battery packaging developed to give wearable devices a boost

The solution brings wearable devices closer to becoming more feasible, opening up opportunities in the medical field.

Staff Writer | November 1, 2022 | 5:05 am

Sibanye-Stillwater may cut thousands of jobs at gold mines in South Africa

The miner will enter into consultations with stakeholders, which could impact 1,959 employees and 465 contractors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 1, 2022 | 3:51 am

Argonaut completes financing package for Magino gold mine

The company has arranged a term loan of $200 million and a revolving credit facility of $50 million for development and construction of an open pit and conventional mill.

Staff Writer | October 31, 2022 | 12:06 pm

Next-gen electrolytes may give lithium metal batteries a boost

Researchers have discovered a new mechanism to stabilize the lithium metal electrode and electrolyte in lithium metal batteries.

Staff Writer | October 31, 2022 | 6:06 am

PureGold Mining seeks creditor protection

PureGold said it had made the application after considering cash position, scheduled debt payments, forecast revenue and expenses.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2022 | 5:53 am

Tesla held talks over buying stake in Glencore – report

The EV giant considered acquiring part of Glencore, but negotiations failed on Tesla's concerns about the Swiss miner's coal business, FT.com reported.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2022 | 3:57 am

Brazil’s president-elect Lula vows greener mining

Leftist former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was elected this Sunday, winning over far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.

Bruno Venditti | October 30, 2022 | 4:24 pm

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