Silver nanoparticles may become key ingredient of emission-free power New approach to building thermoelectric modules allows for converting the energy they produce into emission-free power. Staff Writer | May 8, 2023 | 6:06 am
US to speed up South32’s Hermosa manganese-zinc project The Arizona-based project is the first mining asset added to the FAST-41 process, which speeds up development of clean energy and other infrastructure. MINING.COM Editor | May 8, 2023 | 5:43 am
Barrick on the hunt for new mines, not deals, CEO says While open to M&A opportunities, Mark Bristow says he is currently more interested in buying assets rather than companies. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2023 | 3:58 am
Chamber of Mines of Argentinian province advocates against nationalization of lithium resources Salta’s Chamber of Mines wants Argentina to move away from proposals regarding the nationalization of its lithium resources. Staff Writer | May 7, 2023 | 12:53 pm
Venezuela deploys 5,000 soldiers in national parks to deal with illegal gold mining, drug trafficking The Venezuelan and Colombian armed forces say they are working together to combat illegal gold mining and drug trafficking in protected areas. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 7, 2023 | 11:50 am
Coal India profit drops after wage cost provisions jump 12-fold Coal India reported a 17% decline in profits following a 12-times surge in provisioning for higher staff wages. Bloomberg News | May 7, 2023 | 10:57 am
Malaysia gives Lynas extension to keep rare earths unit open Lynas has an additional six months to get its rare earth plant in line with environmental requirements. Bloomberg News | May 7, 2023 | 10:50 am
Gold mine fire in Peru kills 27 This is Peru's single deadliest mining accident in more than two decades. Reuters | May 7, 2023 | 10:36 am
Filtering device that efficiently recovers lead may also be used for retrieving battery metals from water A new capacitive deionization device can adsorb lead much more efficiently than similar devices. Staff Writer | May 7, 2023 | 6:34 am