Deep Earth structures may reveal location of untapped base metal deposits

A new study proposes a high-tech treasure map that provides more accurate information so prospectors know where to look.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 6, 2020 | 6:30 am

Australian Strategic Materials, ZironTech produce titanium alloy with low-emission technology

The companies say the process can be also applied to zirconium and rare earths for permanent magnet alloys.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 6, 2020 | 6:20 am

Century zinc mine begins commercial production

Australia mine production begins amid forecasts that see zinc prices climbing in the coming months due to covid-19 restrictions easing up.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2020 | 3:45 am

Ecuador reports tailings dam breach in Azuay province

The collapse of a retaining wall at Austro Gold’s Armijos tailings station released pollutants into the Tenguel river.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 5, 2020 | 11:02 am

Codelco to suspend El Teniente mine expansion, cites pandemic

Unions say at least 2,300 of Codelco's workers have been infected with the virus since mid-March.

Reuters | July 5, 2020 | 8:59 am

Congo mines minister to meet with firms on confinement moratorium

Civil society groups last month demanded an end to mandatory mine-site confinement policies put in place by copper and cobalt mining companies to avoid coronavirus outbreaks.

Reuters | July 5, 2020 | 8:41 am

Oldest ocher mine on American continent discovered in Mexico

A flooded cave in Quintana Roo hosts irrefutable evidence of prehistoric mining activities.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 5, 2020 | 7:00 am

Chaos in gold markets ripples to other precious metals

Silver and platinum futures have traded at elevated levels relative to spot metals since early April.

Bloomberg News | July 3, 2020 | 3:43 pm

Global zinc production poised for gains – report

Elevated zinc prices relative to historical levels will incentivise investment in new projects, Fitch says.

MINING.com Editor | July 3, 2020 | 2:05 pm

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