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Key question: Which critical mineral will China ban next?

The tech products we take for granted in our modern lives remain highly vulnerable to disruption.

James Cooper | October 10, 2023 | 1:02 pm

Defense Metals says Wicheeda will produce high-grade, high-recovery REE concentrate

The company has revealed the results of additional beneficiation testing…

Staff Writer | October 10, 2023 | 10:16 am

How to turn mine tailings into healthy soil

Researchers have developed a new method that is expected to…

Staff Writer | October 10, 2023 | 6:22 am

Loulo-Gounkoto to remain among world’s top 10 gold producers – Bristow

Mark Bristow said the Malian mine is on track to…

Staff Writer | October 8, 2023 | 12:08 pm

Stone Age Ethiopians knew how to source their iron-rich rocks

Middle Stone Age Ethiopians progressively replaced exotic iron-rich high-quality rocks…

Staff Writer | October 8, 2023 | 7:11 am

International trade data on emerald, ruby supply skewed – report

A report by Gemfields rings the alarm bell on the lack of reliability of data related to the international supply and trade of coloured gemstones.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 13, 2022 | 7:23 am

Kimberlites provide clues as to how what happens on earth’s surface affects the lower mantle

Kimberlites are messengers from the lowest regions of the earth's mantle.

Staff Writer | March 13, 2022 | 5:17 am

Lithium mining, climate change impacting flamingo populations in Chile

Two of the three flamingo species that breed in the lithium-rich Atacama salt flat have lost 10 to 12% of their populations in just 11 years.

Staff Writer | March 11, 2022 | 6:06 am

Guinea junta halts Rio Tinto’s Simandou iron ore project

The 2-billion-tonne iron ore deposit has sat undeveloped in Guinea's southeast for 25 years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 11, 2022 | 3:47 am

Kinross pours first gold at La Coipa mine in Chile

It said is on track to ramp up to full production at the gold mine, located in the country’s northern Atacama region, by mid-year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 10, 2022 | 6:16 am

How ‘leaky waves’ from ambient noise can reveal what lies underneath earth’s surface

Researchers have improved the way of studying the geologic structures beneath earth's surface by using ambient noise.

Staff Writer | March 10, 2022 | 6:06 am

Rio Tinto cuts ties with Russian businesses over Ukraine war

The decision throws into doubt the future of Rio's aluminum joint venture with Rusal and an Irish refinery, key to Europe’s aluminum sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 10, 2022 | 3:45 am

Russia’s Ukraine invasion to fuel reorientation of commodity markets – report

While the attack on Ukraine has caused a price spike in a broad array of commodities, Russia’s share of metals supply is greatest for uranium and palladium.

Staff Writer | March 9, 2022 | 10:07 am

Fresnillo’s results reflect impact of Mexico outsourcing ban

Covid-triggered staff absences and the country’s labour reform restricting the ability to subcontract workers, weighed on production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 9, 2022 | 7:53 am

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