Huayou temporarily suspends cobalt purchases from two Congo minesUnder pressure from human rights groups, China's biggest cobalt refiner has decided to temporarily stop sourcing from artisanal mines.Reuters | August 12, 2020 | 2:17 pm
The world’s changing nuclear reactor landscapeUsing data from the Power Reactor Information System, Visual Capitalist…Visual Capitalist | August 11, 2020 | 2:17 pm
China’s steel body expects iron ore port congestion to ease by end of AugustThe China Iron and Steel Association said that discharging difficulties…Reuters | August 11, 2020 | 8:42 am
A wave of M&A coming for small and micro-cap gold companies? "I do think that this is an entry point for many of the intermediate and senior producers." MINING.com Editor | September 26, 2013 | 12:32 am
China grabs a 12.5% stake in potash leader Uralkali To secure a steady supply in a market shaken by the fresh breakup of the Russia-Belarus oligopoly. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2013 | 9:11 am
Innovative extraction method could make magnesium the new superhero in fuel efficiency US lab working on new method to extract magnesium from seawater. Ana Komnenic | September 21, 2013 | 12:14 pm
Afghanistan’s $1 trillion mining dream is fading China wants to undo a multi-billion dollar agreement. MINING.com Editor | September 20, 2013 | 12:13 am
China to publicly shame biggest polluters In an effort to tackle deadly air pollution, the country will compile monthly lists of top polluters. Ana Komnenic | September 19, 2013 | 8:53 pm
$35 million expected for this egg size ‘perfect’ white diamond The flawless 118-carat white gem goes under Sotheby’s hammer in Hong Kong on Oct. 7 Cecilia Jamasmie | September 19, 2013 | 4:18 pm
Australia’s largest open cut zinc mine closing in 2016 Remediation at Century, the world’s third largest open cut zinc mine, is expected to take 120 years. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 19, 2013 | 10:57 am
Rio and Chalco abandon bid for $20bn bauxite deposit in Australia The move surprised investors, especially since Chalco had previously held the lease and was willing to develop the resource. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 18, 2013 | 9:11 pm
The perfect storm that’s going to make diamonds more expensive – an interview with Paul Zimnisky Founder of the world's first diamond and gemstone ETF tells MINING.com why he's so confident in diamonds. Ana Komnenic | September 18, 2013 | 12:01 am