CHARTS: Lithium-rich countries risk missing the boat on electric batteries boom

The need for the metal is expected to triple by 2025, but no all the countries rich in lithium are taking advantage of that trend, as shown in these graphics.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 7, 2017 | 10:49 am

Canada’s Zonte Metals sues Colombia over gold permit rejection

The junior miner claims the Department of Antioquia's mining authority did not process its exploration application in accordance with the country’s mining code.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 26, 2017 | 7:51 am

Heads roll at Rio Tinto over Simandou probe — Davies, Valentine fired

Energy and Minerals chief executive Alan Davies said he would take the mining giant to court over his dismissal, adding there were “no grounds” for his termination.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2016 | 4:00 am

Australia’s biggest underground mine halts production

The power outage was the product of strong winds and heavy rain caused by what has been called “the most extreme weather system” that has hit the area in decades.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 29, 2016 | 9:23 am

Mongolia readies to revive its giant Tavan Tolgoi coal mine

Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi (ETT), the state-owned company that holds the license to the deposit, has already begun evaluating bids and calculating the potential economic benefits of restarting it.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 9, 2016 | 8:00 am

Dominion Diamond to go ahead with Ekati mine expansion

Developing the Jay pipe will help keeping the mine in production until 2033.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2016 | 7:57 am

Forget about ‘Los Bronces’; that mine is ours — Anglo to Codelco

Codelco is facing mounting internal pressure to acquire Anglo's stake in Los Bronces mine, in which the Chilean miner already has a 29.5% interest.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 5, 2016 | 7:55 am

Mapping the transformation of global nuclear energy

INTERACTIVE: Nuclear electricity output set to grow at fastest clip in over 20 years increasing annual uranium supply needs by more than 100 million pounds.

Frik Els | March 14, 2016 | 4:02 pm