Seismic noise analyses help identify potential hazards at mine sites The key is extracting and separating the signals generated from mining activity from the background seismic noise of the surrounding area. Staff Writer | June 29, 2022 | 6:06 am
Britain sanctions Russia’s “Nickel King” Vladimir Potanin Sanctions on Russia’s second richest man and president of Nornickel, target Vladimir Putin’s inner circle, the UK government said. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 29, 2022 | 3:41 am
Pilbara Minerals to invest $205 million in Pilgangoora to raise output The investment is expected to increase the maximum production capacity at Pilgangoora to 680,000 tpa of spodumene concentrate. Reuters | June 28, 2022 | 6:45 pm
At Australia mine, Glencore balances reforestation drive, coal profit Glencore is Australia's largest coal producer with 17 active mining operations. Reuters | June 28, 2022 | 6:34 pm
Liontown signs 5-year lithium supply deal with Ford Motor Company to supply lithium spodumene from its flagship Kathleen Valley project in Western Australia. Reuters | June 28, 2022 | 4:51 pm
UK coal mine’s climate impact is ‘indefensible,’ watchdog says The government is expected to decide next week whether to allow the mine in Cumbria, northwest England. Bloomberg News | June 28, 2022 | 4:44 pm
Site visit: Fireweed Zinc rebrands in pivot to the broader critical metals market The name change follows its early June acquisition of the Mactung Tungsten project in Yukon and the Northwest Territories. Henry Lazenby | June 28, 2022 | 4:11 pm
Space tech start up discovers path to emission-free future for steel industry on earth Helios scientists discovered that technology created for a reactor built to extract oxygen and iron from regolith could also be used to extract 99% pure iron from iron ore. Staff Writer | June 28, 2022 | 3:57 pm
Updated expansion study for Alamos Gold’s Island mine ups capex in return for ‘more profitable operation’ At a 5% discount rate, the phase 3+ study forecasts the project will generate a post-tax NPV of $2 billion, compared to $1.5 billion previously. Staff Writer | June 28, 2022 | 2:44 pm