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Four killed in accident at Sibanye-Stillwater gold project in South Africa

Incident took place on Thursday when five contractors were installing a head pulley of the conveyor infrastructure.

Staff Writer | April 14, 2023 | 3:46 am

Iron ore price lowest in 3 months on China’s rumored plan to cap steel output

China to release plan to cap steel output at 2022…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 13, 2023 | 9:15 am

Asteroid mining startup AstroForge readies first mission

The California-based company will test its technique for refining platinum from…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 13, 2023 | 5:49 am

Rare zircon samples give new clues on earth’s ancient dwellers

Old and rare examples of zircon with graphite inclusions tell…

Staff Writer | April 13, 2023 | 5:11 am

Sabina shareholders back takeover by B2Gold

It allows B2Gold to tap into the Back River Gold…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 13, 2023 | 3:46 am

Quantum-enabled camera to help cut methane emissions from oil & gas industry

The technology could potentially be used in other sectors, such as mining and agriculture.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 2, 2021 | 6:05 am

Namibia top court hands Deep-South small win in battle for copper project

The miner has successfully prevented anyone else from exploring its Haib copper project as battle over refused licence renewal continues.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2021 | 4:03 am

Coalition urges US Congress to incentivize permanent rare earth magnet making

The bill would create a $20 per kilogram production tax credit for magnets that are manufactured in the US.

Henry Lazenby | September 1, 2021 | 12:55 pm

Nova Scotia conducting tests after photos spark tailings leak debate at Atlantic Gold’s Moose River mine

Province's Environment Department is testing on samples collected around the tailings pond following an alarm raised by environmental groups over what they believed was a leak at the facility.

MINING.com Editor | September 1, 2021 | 12:34 pm

IAMGOLD halts transport to and from Burkina Faso mine after attack

No passengers were hurt, but one police officer was injured while the convoy's security repelled the gunfire.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 1, 2021 | 7:33 am

BHP, CAT strengthen alliance to develop zero-emission mining trucks

BHP and Caterpillar announced that they are accelerating the development and deployment of zero-emissions mining trucks at BHP sites.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 1, 2021 | 6:06 am

Chilean court backs Caserones environmental remediation plan

Environmental court has approved a $42 million compliance plan to rectify environmental damage in the country's north.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 1, 2021 | 4:28 am

LME launches digital sustainability passport, begins with aluminum

The LMEpassport stores electronic Certificates of Analysis, or quality assurance documents based on a metal’s size, shape, purity and other characteristics.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2021 | 9:13 am

Legume crop could help miners’ soil remediation strategies — study

Canadian researchers are investigating the properties of white lupin as an agent for sustainable soil remediation.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 30, 2021 | 6:06 am

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