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How molybdenum is helping reveal secrets of the deep earth

Molybdenum isotopes are helping researchers determine the composition of magmatic rocks, therefore revealing the structure of the subduction zone.

Staff Writer | November 24, 2022 | 5:24 am

Zanaga Iron Ore shares soar after buying Glencore project in Congo

Deal gives the miner a 100% interest in the Zanaga…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2022 | 3:44 am

Anglo American to meet almost half Los Bronces water needs from desalination plant

Anglo American will use 500 litres per second of desalinated…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 23, 2022 | 9:00 am

Mountain Province finds new kimberlite around Gahcho Kue mine

The new KE kimberlite is a distinct occurrence that is…

Staff Writer | November 23, 2022 | 6:03 am

Glencore, Metals Acquisition amend CSA copper mine sale deal

Glencore will still receive $1.1bn for the copper mine in…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 23, 2022 | 3:44 am

Massive new port could give Vale back iron ore crown

A project for a dedicated iron ore port with a capacity of up to 560 million tonnes per year is advancing in the north of Brazil.

Bruno Venditti | March 18, 2021 | 2:21 pm

Talent trends shaping the mining industry in 2021

Odgers Berndtson identified slow career progression and lack of growth opportunities, combined with an overall lack of succession planning, as risks to the industry’s long-term growth and success.

Mary McKenzie | March 18, 2021 | 10:32 am

Papua New Guinea’s Ok Tedi mine suspends operations

State-owned company will suspend copper mining for two weeks from Friday because of a steep rise in coronavirus infections in the South Pacific nation.

Reuters | March 18, 2021 | 8:56 am