Ivanhoe Mines restarts Kipushi mine after more than 30 years Ruth Arteaga. · July 4, 2024 Kipushi is not only one of the largest zinc mines in the world, but also the most environmentally friendly, with the lowest carbon intensity.
Salar de Uyuni: a natural treasure that harbors a large source of lithium Isbel Lázaro. · July 1, 2024 The Salar de Uyuni contains a mineral known as ulexite, or "television stone", which has the ability to refract images to the surface of…
Millions of metric tons of rare metals found in Tokyo Ruth Arteaga. · July 1, 2024 The amount of nickel discovered is sufficient to supply Japan's consumption for 75 years.
Vale announces preparations to resume operations at two Brazilian mines after reinstatement of licenses Joshua Falcón. · June 28, 2024 This suspension was due to irregularities noted in an environmental report and alleged noncompliance with mining mitigation efforts.
Full-battery dump truck technology feasibility tested Isbel Lázaro. · June 28, 2024 Zambia obtains 92% of its energy from renewable sources, making its environment the ideal place to test decarbonization technologies in mining.
Freeport opens copper smelter in Gresik Joshua Falcón. · June 27, 2024 The plant is estimated to operate at 50% of its full capacity, with an incoming throughput of 1.7 million tons of copper concentrate.
Huge sinkhole appears in Illinois soccer field after mine collapse Joshua Falcón. · June 27, 2024 The mines in this region have been operating for decades, "without any similar incidents".
Mining tailings in Chile pose risk to water supply Ruth Arteaga. · June 27, 2024 The overflow has carried heavy metals, such as lead and arsenic, into the water sources, creating an irreversible impact for the agricultural community of…
Arctic mining: Norway to allocate offshore blocks in 2025 Isbel Lázaro. · June 26, 2024 The country has proposed the exploration of 386 offshore blocks, covering 38% of the 280,000 km² approved by parliament.
Two companies merge to create a large uranium company Isbel Lázaro. · June 24, 2024 The new entity will have pro forma mineral resources of 544 million pounds of U3O8, consolidating its position as one of the largest companies…