Fortescue fast-tracks zero emissions target to 2030

The iron ore miner plans to become carbon neutral in nine years and also intends to start producing green hydrogen as soon as 2023.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2021 | 3:53 am

Argonaut to drill for copper against Aboriginal wishes in South Australia

Drilling for the Murdie project is set to begin on March 15, despite opposition from Indigenous groups.

Reuters | March 12, 2021 | 4:49 am

Nonferrous metals exploration budget down 11% in 2020 – report

The global budget was $8.7 billion in 2020, down from the $9.8 billion registered in 2019, S&P found.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 11, 2021 | 6:06 am

Lithium Australia’s cathode material manufacturing process granted patent

Lithium Australia and VSPC want to provide practical solutions for electric vehicle manufacturers seeking cobalt-free batteries.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 11, 2021 | 6:05 am

BHP moves exploration team to Toronto to grow copper, nickel pipeline

The move to Canada’s most populous city is expected to help BHP grow its pipeline of “future-facing” metals projects.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 11, 2021 | 3:51 am

Danakali looks into solar, wind to power Eritrea potash project

The Australian miner says that both energy sources are viable power alternatives for its 100%-owned Colluli sulphate of potash (SoP) project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 10, 2021 | 7:25 am

IGF proposes policy actions to support women in mining

The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development says most mining laws and regulations don’t acknowledge women as active participants in the sector.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 8, 2021 | 6:15 am

Rare earth unlocks key reaction in copper, gold, silver, uranium mineralization

The new finding on the role of cerium came out of the ‘Olympic Dam in a test tube’ project.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 7, 2021 | 7:30 am

Tesla gets involved in New Caledonia mine to secure nickel supply

Tesla will be a “technical and industrial partner" in the Goro nickel mine, which is being acquired by a consortium led by Trafigura.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 5, 2021 | 7:18 am

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