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Novel catalysts with little ruthenium may help turn plastic waste into new materials, fuels

Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are developing novel catalysts that speed up chemical reactions while using small amounts of ruthenium.

Staff Writer | October 4, 2022 | 5:14 am

Anglo American, EDF partner to boost renewable energy in South Africa

Envusa Energy will focus on developing what the partners call…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2022 | 3:49 am

Silver price hits six-week high on safe-haven buying

Prices surged almost 9% on Monday.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 3, 2022 | 1:48 pm

Danakali to sell stake in flagship Colluli potash project in Eritrea

The Australian miner is selling its 50% interest to China's…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 3, 2022 | 5:55 am

Burkina Faso miners say business as usual despite coup

Companies said the new military leadership has urged people of…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 3, 2022 | 3:45 am

Kaz Minerals bidders up takeover bid to $5.5 billion

Nova Resources has raised its offer for the miner by 9%, after minority shareholders said they would reject earlier proposals for being too low.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 26, 2021 | 3:50 am

Vale executives investigated in Brazil over Simandou deal

Police in Rio de Janeiro will investigate Vale CEO Eduardo Bartolomeo, and other executives and former directors over the deal to explore the giant iron-ore mine in Guinea.

Bruno Venditti | March 25, 2021 | 10:59 pm

India to double down on coal projects amid climate warnings

India has set in motion the biggest ever auction of coal mines in the country.

Bloomberg News | March 25, 2021 | 10:55 am

Lundin Gold starts drilling at Barbasco

First drill hole is now in progress on the Emperador concession, about 7km from Lundin's Fruta del Norte gold-silver mine in Ecuador.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 25, 2021 | 9:37 am

Wheaton acquires gold stream from Capstone’s Santo Domingo project

Wheaton will pay Capstone a total upfront cash consideration of $290 million.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 25, 2021 | 9:16 am

Sundance refers iron ore dispute with Congo Republic to arbitration

Congo's government revoked Sundance affiliate Congo Iron's permit in December and awarded it to a little known company backed by Chinese investment.

Reuters | March 25, 2021 | 7:41 am

Petra Diamond’s mine guards face fresh human rights abuse claims

Guards at the Williamson mine in Tanzania are said to have deliberately swapped rubber projectiles with metal shot against trespassers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 25, 2021 | 7:27 am

Tungsten producers may have to look at new markets – report

An analysis by Roskill states that tungsten prices and consumption in the automotive sector may never recover to 2017 levels.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 25, 2021 | 6:11 am

Illegal gold rush in the Amazon raises risk to indigenous people

Illegal gold and diamond mining in Brazil’s Amazon rain forest is threatening South America’s largest group of native people who still live in relative isolation.

Bloomberg News | March 25, 2021 | 5:31 am

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