Conveyor belt at a diamond mine at the recovery plant in Botswana Credit: Shutterstock / Lucian Coman Conveyor belt at a diamond mine at the recovery plant in Botswana Credit: Shutterstock / Lucian Coman
PROCESSING

IMF: Sub-Saharan Africa must seize critical minerals processing potential

Unlocking midstream opportunities will drive broader economic development in the region

22 April 2024
Workers in an underground copper mine in Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) some time in the early 1950s. Photo: Information Department of Northern Rhodesia
COMMUNITY

South African court grants appeal in Anglo lead poisoning case

The case will proceed to the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa later this year

22 April 2024
The Swedish collaborators are proud to have successfully deployed the first fully battery-electric truck trolley system. Image_ Boliden
EQUIPMENT

Boliden, Epiroc, and ABB launch first underground battery-electric trolley system

Battery-electric truck trolley system achievement combines a range of engineering disciplines

22 April 2024
A fracking site in Argentina Credit: Shutterstock / Sobrevolando Patagonia
PROCESSING

DOE expands research into produced water's critical minerals potential

Could fracking also hold the key to the US's critical minerals shortages?

19 April 2024
Dr. Lana Alagha conducts research in a Missouri S&T mineral processing laboratory. Photo by Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T.
ENVIRONMENT

Rio Tinto invests in critical minerals research with Missouri S&T

Project will test new chemical dissolution strategies and purification techniques

23 April 2024
Workers in an underground copper mine in Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) some time in the early 1950s. Photo: Information Department of Northern Rhodesia
COMMUNITY

South African court grants appeal in Anglo lead poisoning case

The case will proceed to the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa later this year

22 April 2024
The Swedish collaborators are proud to have successfully deployed the first fully battery-electric truck trolley system. Image_ Boliden
EQUIPMENT

Boliden, Epiroc, and ABB launch first underground battery-electric trolley system

Battery-electric truck trolley system achievement combines a range of engineering disciplines

22 April 2024
PROCESSING

DOE expands research into produced water's critical minerals potential

19 April 2024
ENVIRONMENT

Rio Tinto invests in critical minerals research with Missouri S&T

23 April 2024
 The Epiroc Scooptram ST14 loader Credit: Epiroc
EQUIPMENT

Epiroc Q1 profit dips despite revenue growth

Underlying mining demand, both for equipment and aftermarket, expected to remain at a high level

23 April 2024
PROCESSING

IMF: Sub-Saharan Africa must seize critical minerals processing potential

Unlocking midstream opportunities will drive broader economic development in the region

22 April 2024
EQUIPMENT

Boliden, Epiroc, and ABB launch first underground battery-electric trolley system

Battery-electric truck trolley system achievement combines a range of engineering disciplines

22 April 2024
PROCESSING

DOE expands research into produced water's critical minerals potential

Could fracking also hold the key to the US's critical minerals shortages?

19 April 2024
PROCESSING

Metso unveils mill liner recycling solution in Chile

Solution will be located at Metso's existing rubber and Poly-Met factory in Concón

18 April 2024
Credit: Shutterstock/ SERGIO V S RANGEL
OPERATIONS

Vale: Solid iron ore results, while copper and nickel face operational challenges

Iron ore remained a stable segment for Vale compared to others

17 April 2024
MANAGEMENT

Boart Longyear acquired by AIP

American Industrial Partners completes its purchase of Boart Longyear through a court-approved plan

12 April 2024
MANAGEMENT

Codelco production rebounds after years of decline

Company produced nearly 300,000 tons of copper in the first quarter

05 April 2024
MANAGEMENT

Redpath bolsters might with RUC acquisition

The deal will create a single provider for mechanised mining in Australia

26 March 2024
SERVICES

Lifezone Metals to build copper and cobalt plant in Tanzania

Kabanga and Kahama will be able to produce finished metals in-country

22 March 2024
The mine is the third-largest copper and molybdenum deposit in Mongolia. Photo: MAK
TECHNOLOGY

Sandvik to equip Mongolia's Tsagaan Suvarga mine with electric drill rigs

Sandvik has been selected as supplier of choice for one of Mongolia's most significant projects

19 April 2024
TECHNOLOGY

Innomotics and Anglo collaborate on 'digital mine' in Peru

The mine's processing plant is being digitalised through Siemens' technology

18 April 2024
TECHNOLOGY

US uses geological mapping to shape critical minerals strategy

Supported by IIJA funding, the Survey is using advanced mapping to locate strategic commodities

09 April 2024
TECHNOLOGY

Australia's Fleet Space launches satellite for mineral exploration

The company has deployed its Centauri-6 satellite aboard SpaceX's Bandwagon-1 mission

09 April 2024
TECHNOLOGY

ABB and EcoHoist partner on vertical ore haulage solution

The companies have signed an MoU to collaborate on underground vertical transport systems

03 April 2024
Credit: ICA
OPINION

Op:ed - No copper, no net zero

Completely phasing out fossil fuels in under 30 years can’t be done without copper

16 April 2024
OPINION

Op:ed- Whistleblower needs have evolved past simple hotlines

Whistleblower provision is painful but vital for miners, and technology can help

12 April 2024
OPINION

Op:ed - How Web3 and blockchain will transform mining finance

Through the creative use of blockchain-based tokens, innovative new financing methods are unlocked

05 March 2024
OPINION

Op:ed - The mineral myths and realities for the energy transition

New mines and refineries must be built

09 February 2024
OPINION

Op-ed: Produced water holds mineral treasures

Produced water is a valuable resource with diverse applications awaiting exploration

29 January 2024

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Thierry Breton, European commissioner for Internal market, advocates for the CRMA in 2020. Photo: Thierry Breton / LinkedIn
EUROPE

Exclusive: European Commission responds to CRMA criticism

The EU's CRMA formalisation was met with mixed reviews

19 April 2024
ENVIRONMENT

China faces 'elemental struggle' on critical minerals, warns state media

China should deepen mineral cooperation with resource-rich countries, argues think-tank

17 April 2024
EUROPE

UK excludes geologists from immigration skills list despite shortage

Mining scientists and engineers from abroad will need to earn over £38,700 to work in the UK

17 April 2024
AFRICA

DRC mineral output surges despite security, poverty risks

Metals from the DRC may be key to the green transition, but poor governance persists

12 April 2024
ASIA

India's critical minerals auctions falter on lack of interest

Self-sufficiency in minerals is hindered by low interest while coal demand surges

11 April 2024
Dr. Lana Alagha conducts research in a Missouri S&T mineral processing laboratory. Photo by Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T.
ENVIRONMENT

Rio Tinto invests in critical minerals research with Missouri S&T

Project will test new chemical dissolution strategies and purification techniques

23 April 2024
ENVIRONMENT

CRIRSCO and UNFC guidelines harmonised for international mineral reporting

A key focus of the process was standardising ESG metrics

23 April 2024
COMMUNITY

South African court grants appeal in Anglo lead poisoning case

The case will proceed to the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa later this year

22 April 2024
PROCESSING

DOE expands research into produced water's critical minerals potential

Could fracking also hold the key to the US's critical minerals shortages?

19 April 2024
ESG

ICMM nature positive key to social license

Rohitesh Dhawan talks to Mining Journal during CESCO Week 2024

18 April 2024