September 13, 2021

The View from England: Augmented humans in Las Vegas

MINExpo is the first large-scale mining trade show to take place in a world emerging from the pandemic.

September 13, 2021

Iron ore price dives on new steel curbs in China

Steel producing province Yunnan asked local mills to adjust production schedules to ensure its 2021 crude steel output falls.

September 13, 2021

OceanaGold to restart Didipio mine earlier than expected

The operation has been halted for over two years due to a dispute with a provincial government over the company’s license to operate.

September 13, 2021

Copper price down as labour conflicts in Chile resolved, supply concerns fade

Workers at Codelco’s Andina mine end a more than three-week stoppage, strike avoided at BHP's Cerro Colorado mine.

September 13, 2021

Murders of environment and land defenders hit record high – report

A record 227 people were killed in 2020 for standing up against developments, including mining projects, a report by Global Witness shows.

September 13, 2021

Scientists working on autonomous swarms of robots to mine the Moon

NASA has granted a research team from the University of Arizona $500,000 to develop robots able to mine, excavate and even build simple structures on the Moon's surface.

September 13, 2021

New type of catalyst may help protect supply of precious metals – study

Researchers high demand for catalysts means that global supplies of gold, platinum and palladium are become rapidly depleted

September 10, 2021

Harvard’s $42bn fund to end investment in fossil fuels

Harvard's massive endowment will support the world’s green energy transition.

September 9, 2021

Biden administration moves to block Alaska Pebble mine

The Department of Justice asked the court to vacate a 2019 decision by the Trump-era EPA to remove protection of the Bristol Bay watershed.

September 9, 2021

Lucara board approves $514m Karowe mine expansion

Project is expected to extend the mine’s life for 20 years, until 2040, allowing Lucara to exploit the highest value part of the orebody.