Lucapa Diamond soars on 48% rise in resources at Angola mine

Resources at Lulo mine in Angola increased to 228,000 carats as of December 31, up from 153,870 carats the previous year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2024 | 3:51 am

Tropical Cyclone Megan closes major mine in Australia’s north

The storm has already led to the closure of a manganese mine on Groote Eylandt island, the world’s largest producer of the metal.

Bloomberg News | March 17, 2024 | 4:26 pm

Australia’s MinRes to develop lithium processing hub in Goldfields region

The decision follows its acquisition of the Lake Johnston nickel concentrator plant and tenure from Poseidon Nickel.

Reuters | March 17, 2024 | 4:09 pm

BHP stands down 25% of nickel project workforce

BHP has stood down around a quarter of the workers constructing its West Musgrave nickel and copper project in Western Australia.

Bloomberg News | March 17, 2024 | 9:20 am

Printed flexible solar cells launched into space

Eight mini-modules of printed flexible solar cells were launched into space aboard Space Machine Company’s Optimus-1 satellite.

Staff Writer | March 17, 2024 | 4:54 am

Liontown Resources sees HY loss widen as costs build

Net loss after tax widened to A$31 million in the six-month period ended Dec. 31, from A$6.9 million a year earlier.

Reuters | March 15, 2024 | 6:59 am

Cost advantage of natural hydrogen sparks energy companies’ interest – report

At the end of 2023, 40 companies were searching for natural hydrogen deposits, up from just 10 in 2020, new research shows.

Staff Writer | March 15, 2024 | 6:06 am

Pilbara Minerals seals another Chinese offtake deal

Pilbara will deliver 20,000 tonnes of the mineral to Sichuan Yahua from its Pilgangoora operation this year and 100,000 tonnes annually in 2025 and 2026.

Henry Lazenby | March 14, 2024 | 9:00 am

Covert forms of sexual harassment remain an issue in Western Australia’s mining industry – study

Being put down or condescended to based on gender, and receiving offensive sexist remarks, remain common themes in Western Australia’s mining sector.

Staff Writer | March 14, 2024 | 6:06 am

First

Last

Firebird Metals farms out early-stage manganese projects in Australia

Scientists discover ‘dark oxygen’ being produced by seabed metals

Earth’s largest iron ore deposits are a billion years younger than believed, research reveals

Lynas Q4 revenue falls on output slump, lower prices

BHP’s potash mine in Canada now 50% ready

Create FREE account or log in

to receive MINING.COM digests