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How to classify rocks during quarrying

Researchers say it is possible to classify sedimentary rocks during quarrying, using a portable Raman spectrometer.

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

The Metals Company deep-water tests polymetallic nodule collector vehicle in Atlantic

Mining international waters is in the spotlight as companies are…

Amanda Stutt | May 10, 2022 | 4:30 pm

Africa’s accelerated energy transition should leave no-one behind

Africa faces a generational opportunity to create new supply chains…

Henry Lazenby | May 10, 2022 | 12:11 pm

Iron ore price at near 4-month low on interest rate, demand concerns

The US Federal Reserve approved a half-a-point interest rate hike,…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 10, 2022 | 9:09 am

Argentina expects $4.2bn investment in its lithium sector

The figure will help the country produce 175,000 tonnes of…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2022 | 7:03 am

Q4 2020 saw recovery in polished diamond prices – report

According to fintech company UNI, there are “reasons for optimism.”

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 25, 2021 | 6:08 am

Anglo American ended 2020 stronger than expected

The miner beat expectations with a small fall in 2020 earnings, but boosted dividend as soaring commodity prices helped it recover from covid-19 disruptions in the first half of the year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 25, 2021 | 3:56 am

Lundin sees Argentine gold and silver mine opening in 2026

If San Juan province approves an environmental study this year, construction of the mine will begin in 2022.

Reuters | February 24, 2021 | 2:42 pm

Iluka Resources eyes downstream processing of rare earths

The Perth-based company said the endeavour could be the Phase 3 development of its Eneabba operation in Western Australia.

Reuters | February 24, 2021 | 2:31 pm

Minnesota court hands victory to PolyMet copper-nickel project

NorthMet project would be Minnesota’s first copper-nickel mine.

MINING.com Editor | February 24, 2021 | 11:39 am

Capstone reports 2020 operations beat with strong Q4

Capstone’s production for the year comes in at 156.9 million lb copper, surpassing its 2020 guidance.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 24, 2021 | 10:43 am

First minerals exported from DRC with blockchain

Minexx has exported minerals with full financial transparency – a milestone for the sector.

MINING.com Editor | February 24, 2021 | 10:17 am

Nexa Resources aims to expand copper assets

Company also expects to begin commercial production at its Aripuanã zinc project in Brazil by 2022.

Bruno Venditti | February 24, 2021 | 10:01 am

Copper price extends rally; producers wary of costs

Mining firms in Chile, the world’s No.1 copper producer, warned that costs could rise as labor unions and vendors also try to cash in on the trend.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 24, 2021 | 9:36 am

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