Decarbonising the mining sector through electrification and efficiency
Although the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) members, which include all largest mining operators, committed to achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2...
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Zambia mines lobby calls on government to halt reforms
Zambia’s Chamber of Mines has raised alarms over proposed legislative and policy reforms, calling them an “unprecedented threat” to investor rights and a potential roadblock...
Metals-rich Kazakhstan seeks niche in battery supply chain
Kazakhstan is positioning itself to increase production of metals essential for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, issuing hundreds of new exploration licenses to attract fresh investment,...
Indonesia, Britain sign collaboration agreement on critical minerals
On Wednesday, Britain signed a memorandum of understanding with Indonesia to collaborate on critical minerals, a sector in which Indonesia is rich, according to the...
New Hope mounts bid for Anglo American coal mines
New Hope has joined the competition to acquire Anglo American’s five Queensland coal mines, but has signaled that the UK-listed miner will need to lower...
Metso opens Digital Design and Development Studio in Poland
Metso is advancing its digitalisation efforts by launching a Digital Design and Development Studio in Krakow, Poland, on September 17, 2024. Building on its strengths...
Germany Launches Raw Materials Fund to Strengthen Supply Chains
The German government is introducing a €1 billion ($1.1 billion) investment fund aimed at securing raw materials, as part of efforts to reduce reliance on...
Mining gold in the greenstone belt of Panamazonia
Greenstone belts are zones of metamorphic and volcanic rocks that occur within ancient (Archean) formations dominated by granite and gneiss. They are common to most...
Russia sets its sights on Bolivia’s lithium riches: A $976 million bet
Bolivia has long aspired to become a key player in the global lithium market, thanks to its vast reserves of this critical resource. Lithium, essential...
Anglo American hired advisers to sell two nickel mines in Brazil
Anglo American hired financial advisers to sell two nickel mines in Brazil, the miner’s country head, Ana Sanches, told journalists on Monday. At an event...