Deep-sea mining dust clouds travel long distances – research

A portion of the stirred-up bottom material caused by deep-sea mining remains visible in the water at long distances.

Staff Writer | May 19, 2024 | 6:03 am

US Forest Service kicks off federal permitting process for South32’s Hermosa project

The federal permitting process starts with the environmental review required by the National Environmental Policy Act.

Staff Writer | May 12, 2024 | 11:22 am

Sponges, brittle stars likely affected by deep-sea mining – study

A recent study found a tenfold increase in tissue necrosis in sea sponges exposed to mining plumes.

Staff Writer | May 9, 2024 | 6:06 am

Firebird Metals confirms low-cost Chinese manganese operation with feasibility study

According to the feasibility study, the projected capex of the Stage 1 operation is estimated at $83.5 million.

Staff Writer | May 7, 2024 | 11:04 am

Underwater power play for metals in full swing

The International Seabed Authority, which next meets in July, is hashing out the world’s first underwater mining code.

Alisha Hiyate | May 3, 2024 | 6:24 am

BHP considering improved proposal for Anglo American after bid rejected

BHP Group is considering making an improved offer for Anglo American after its $39 billion initial proposal was rejected.

Reuters | April 27, 2024 | 1:43 pm

Saline solution-based method efficiently recovers critical minerals from e-waste

A method developed at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory selectively recovers manganese, magnesium, dysprosium, and neodymium from spent electronics.

Staff Writer | April 25, 2024 | 6:06 am

China’s silico-manganese futures near 7-month high after South32 export suspension

South32 said on Monday it would take about a year to restart manganese ore exports from Australia.

Reuters | April 24, 2024 | 6:06 am

South32’s third-quarter manganese production falls 7%

The world's largest producer clocked manganese ore production of 1.2 million wet metric tons for the quarter ended March 31.

Reuters | April 21, 2024 | 7:13 pm

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