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Researchers look into extracting critical metals from mine waste to boost Australia, India supply

University of South Australia researchers want to extract critical minerals from downstream ore processing, tailings reprocessing, and wastewater treatments.

Staff Writer | April 6, 2022 | 5:05 am

Avalon partners with India’s Essar Group to build Ontario lithium refinery

The lithium refinery will be designed to accept concentrates from…

Henry Lazenby | April 4, 2022 | 3:41 pm

Metals world agonizes over war but keeps buying from Russia

The question of what happens to Russia’s metal exports is…

Bloomberg News | April 4, 2022 | 2:44 pm

Ivanhoe, Vedanta among first seeking Saudi exploration licence

Mining is a crucial part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s…

Bloomberg News | April 4, 2022 | 7:04 am

Centerra Gold hands Kumtor mine to Kyrgyzstan, ending dispute

Out-of-court settlement calls for Centerra to yield control of the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 4, 2022 | 3:49 am

Inside the global iron ore crisis: What’s next in four charts

Iron ore’s dramatic rally will raise costs for steelmakers, potentially crimping their profit margins, unless they are able to pass on the additional burden to customers.

Bloomberg News | February 12, 2019 | 9:46 am

Iron ore futures tumble in Singapore as Vale-driven rally frays

Vale has flagged production cuts of as much as 70 million tons in the wake of the deadly dam breach, spurring worries about a substantial loss of seaborne supply.

Bloomberg News | February 12, 2019 | 9:31 am

Vancouver miner to partner with Zijin for gold project in the Kyrgyz Republic

The project encircles the Taldybulak Levoberejnyi Mine, which was recently built by Zijin and contains 3.2 million ounces in reserves and resources at a grade of 7.2 g/t.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 11, 2019 | 7:13 am

World’s top uranium miner Cameco in no hurry to resume production

The company says it has seen a significant improvement over the past year, with prices up about 20%, but believes conditions are not where they need to be to restart idled capacity.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 11, 2019 | 3:30 am

Indian jewellers stock up; holiday dims activity elsewhere

International benchmark spot gold prices were on track for their first weekly decline in three, but were still supported above the $1,300 an ounce level.

Reuters | February 8, 2019 | 7:01 am

As good as gold for some brides in India as election nears

In the past, gifts have included electric fans, laptops, pressure cookers and televisions.

Reuters | February 7, 2019 | 10:52 am

Ford says carmakers may need to invest in cobalt mines soon

Carmakers may have to consider investing directly in cobalt mines in order to secure supply over the next three to five years, according to ord Motor Co. senior manager for energy storage strategy and research Ted Miller.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2019 | 9:00 am