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Rio Tinto, Codelco partner to find more copper in Chile

Through their Nuevo Cobre joint venture, the miners will explore and potentially develop copper assets in the top producing country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2023 | 6:13 am

Scientists propose plan to improve confidence in hydrogen-fueled vehicles

A predictive model is being proposed to let station operators…

Staff Writer | November 8, 2023 | 5:15 am

Lucapa finds Angola mine’s second-largest diamond

The find of the 235-carat type IIa diamond at Lulo…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2023 | 3:40 am

Embattled Scotgold Resources ready to go into administration

The owner of Cononish, Scotland's only operating gold and silver…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2023 | 3:41 am

Taseko raises additional $100 million for Florence copper project

Tarus Mining Royalty Fund will contribute $50 million toward a…

Staff Writer | November 6, 2023 | 10:51 am

Codelco resuming work at halted projects after deaths

It has begun to gradually restart two of its projects, which were halted last week following the death of two workers at different locations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 25, 2022 | 6:58 am

High-performance aluminum alloys can now be produced with little energy

Researchers have developed a new process that cuts in half the energy needed to manufacture high-performance aluminum alloys.

Staff Writer | July 25, 2022 | 5:05 am

South32 hasn’t found buyer for Eagle Downs coal project

It said that offers to date for the metallurgical coal project in Queensland, Australia, have been unacceptable.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 25, 2022 | 3:49 am

Fifty-thousand-year-old diamonds may be used to design ultra-hard yet malleable electronics

Researchers say diamonds formed during a high-energy shock wave from an asteroid collision around 50,000 years ago have unique and exceptional properties.

Staff Writer | July 24, 2022 | 8:00 am

Copper price rises as risk appetite returns

Global stocks are up for the sixth day and the dollar weakened from 20-year highs.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 22, 2022 | 9:02 am

Chile rejects second Anglo American project in two months

Local environmental authority turned down Anglo's $40 million operational continuity project for its El Soldado copper mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2022 | 7:55 am

Researchers figure out how to accurately detect compounds in rocks

In just one-millionth of a second, it is possible to capture the elements that make up a sample.

Staff Writer | July 22, 2022 | 6:06 am

Pensana starts building UK’s first rare earths refinery

The rare earth processing hub is backed by the government as part of its first critical minerals strategy, unveiled today.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2022 | 4:01 am

BHP signs MOU for nickel supply with Ford

The targeted multi-year nickel supply agreement could start as early as 2025 and may involve additional commodities over time, BHP said.

Staff Writer | July 21, 2022 | 12:32 pm

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