Suppliers & Equipment Top Stories

Rio Tinto fires up BlueSmelting demo plant in Quebec

The demonstration plant will process 40,000 tonnes of ilmenite per year, making it the largest of its kind in the world.

Staff Writer | April 3, 2023 | 9:41 am

Researchers find new way to shape tiny gold pieces for electronics

Using highly charged ions, it is possible to melt or…

Staff Writer | April 3, 2023 | 7:00 am

Copper ore analyses reveal deep connections between ancient African civilizations

Copper artifacts revealed new cultural connections among people living in…

Staff Writer | April 2, 2023 | 7:48 am

Europe’s lone lithium refinery prepares for new wave of rivals

For 47 years, a chemicals producer in London’s commuter belt…

Bloomberg News | March 31, 2023 | 11:07 am

Danakali sells stake in flagship Colluli potash project in Eritrea

Buyers Sichuan Road and Bridge Group have paid $105 million.…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2023 | 6:20 am

SQM expects lithium prices to jump 50% before year-end

A sharp tightening of the market for lithium has seen prices double this year as demand is set to more than triple by 2025.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 18, 2021 | 4:02 am

Alaska’s largest-ever gold nugget up for sale

The Centennial Nugget, weighing around 20lbs (9kg), was discovered in 1998.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 16, 2021 | 3:28 am

Granada Gold Mine ponders on-site milling

Granada has engaged SGS Canada for metallurgical and environmental studies for on-site milling.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 15, 2021 | 10:35 am

Better supercapacitors can improve renewable energy storage, EV charging speeds

A newly developed technique by University of Surrey and the University of São Paulo promises to improve renewable energy storage by making better supercapacitors.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 15, 2021 | 6:06 am

FLSmidth shares jump on strong Q3 as commodity prices rise

Revenue rose 22% to 4.7 billion Danish crowns ($730.85 million), above an average forecast of 4.2 billion crowns among analysts.

Reuters | November 11, 2021 | 8:59 am

Ransomware attack on mining operations “almost inevitable,” says cybersecurity expert

“The world’s leading mining companies are now unanimous in reporting that cyber threats are a principal risk to them achieving their goals."

Amanda Stutt | November 11, 2021 | 7:00 am

Jwaneng mine recrush plant wins Golden Plant Award

The awards are part of Debswana, De Beers and Anglo American’s drive to improve the productivity and efficiency of their assets by achieving and exceeding global benchmarks.

MINING.com Editor | November 10, 2021 | 1:41 pm