Tesla is turning rivals into roadkill – even in China

Based on March electric car registrations in over 80 countries Tesla deployed more battery power than its four largest rivals combined.

Frik Els | May 15, 2019 | 11:49 pm

Avesoro boosts reserves at Youga mine in Burkina Faso

The company has increased the mineral reserves at its Youga gold mine by 23% – extending the mine life by an additional four years to 2031.

Northern Miner Staff | May 8, 2019 | 3:01 pm

Rio Tinto speeds up exploration at Winu copper find in Western Australia

Rio has so far drilled 24 holes at the site and will continue extensive drilling in months to come as part of its $250 million exploration program.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 3, 2019 | 9:15 am

Japanese owner of Chile’s Caserones copper mine said to be mulling sale

Asked about it, however, JX Nippon Mining — the metal unit of JXTG Holdings — declined to comment, adding it was not something that has already been decided.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2019 | 7:58 am

American Manganese’s lithium-ion battery recycling technology achieves high recovery rates

An independent lab ran a series of tests and average recovery rates ranged from 91.4% to 94%.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 15, 2019 | 6:49 am

American Manganese’s lithium-ion battery recycling technology granted patent

The company said the granting of the patent comes at a time of surging demand for lithium-ion batteries as part of the trend towards ‘the electrification of everything.'

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 3, 2019 | 7:08 am

Alrosa says Verkhne-Munskoye deposit is more prolific than previously thought

During a 5-day experiment, the company extracted 239 diamonds larger than 8 carats.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 24, 2019 | 8:51 am

Chile’s Supreme Court revokes ruling permanently closing Barrick’s Pascua-Lama

Decision doesn't determine the final faith of the long-delayed and polemic project, as the case has been sent back to the Environmental Court for review by a different panel of judges, a process that could last several months.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2019 | 4:55 am