Thailand to rely on coal for power longer amid record gas pricesThe country has intensified its search for alternative energy sources, ranging from coal to renewables, to cut LNG imports.Reuters | October 26, 2022 | 8:14 am
Rio Tinto reiterates $3.3bn offer for Turquoise Hill after ISS recommends against dealISS on Monday had recommended Turquoise Hill shareholders to vote…Reuters | October 25, 2022 | 11:15 am
Studying unintended consequences of mercury mitigation strategies key to artisanal mining sustainability goalsThere are about 10 to 19 million people involved in…Staff Writer | October 25, 2022 | 6:02 am
Zijin axes expected gold output after losing PNG mine It plans to speed up the construction of the Longnan Zijin project in China and look into acquisitions to offset the loss of Porgera. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2020 | 7:32 am
Scientists turn waste polymer into battery components The new technology involves microwaves and was tested in lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery cells. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 26, 2020 | 7:00 am
Miners will weather the covid-19 storm — report Resilience and better financial positions built over past years will shield miners, Fitch says. MINING.com Editor | April 24, 2020 | 1:02 pm
Lockdowns keep retail buyers away in top gold hubs Many jewellers have announced plans to sell gold online on the festival and deliver it after the lockdown is lifted. Reuters | April 24, 2020 | 9:27 am
Papua New Guinea snatches Barrick Gold’s Porgera mine PNG's government has refused to extend the company’s lease, citing environmental and social concerns. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 24, 2020 | 3:24 am
De Beers axes production forecast amid market collapse As many other diamond miners, De Beers is trying to weather a shutdown of the global supply chain. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 23, 2020 | 3:20 am
Extracting battery metals from seafloor may beat traditional mining — study Research funded by Canada’s DeepGreen Metals claims undersea mining generates up to 70% less direct CO2 emissions, and up to 94% less pollution. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2020 | 10:25 am
Emissions to drop 6% this year due to pandemic The World Meteorological Organization says the forecast comes as covid-19 has brought transportation and industrial energy production to a near halt. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2020 | 3:43 am
Anglo Asian’s Azerbaijan gold output declines 8% yr/yr in Q1 Total production declined to 18,216 gold-equivalent ounces, compared to 20,287 in the same period last year. Reuters | April 21, 2020 | 11:05 am