US Congress to fund $2M Pentagon study on deep sea mining
The Pentagon will explore the feasibility of refining ocean-floor minerals in the U.S., reports the Wall Street Journal.
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Kenorland stock surges as Centerra Gold takes 9.9% stake
Kenorland Minerals (TSXV: KLD; OTCQX: KLDCF) has welcomed Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) as a new shareholder after the Canadian gold producer took […]
Sandvik, Glencore explore second life for BEV batteries with energy storage pilot
As part of the mining industry’s transition towards electrification, Sandvik has initiated a pilot project to deploy a second-life battery energy storage […]
British Columbia bans new jade mining in province’s northwest
The Province of British Columbia has banned any new jade mining in the northwest region, citing harm to alpine environments. The BC […]
Anglo American to sell De Beers, Amplats after BHP latest bid
Anglo American (LON: AAL), the takeover target of mining giant BHP (ASX: BHP), has ceded to pressure from investors announcing plans to […]
CIM: Responsible mining and resource management from a 12-year old’s perspective
At 12 years old, Nivritti Vikram already knows what many adults don’t – that when it comes to the products we use […]
Anglo American rejects BHP’s revised $43 billion proposal
Anglo American stated that the new offer was "highly unattractive" for its shareholders.
Montage Gold receives environmental OK for Koné project, mine permit expected in H2
Africa-focused Montage Gold (TSXV: MAU; OTCQX: MAUTF) announced Thursday it has received a ministerial order granting all environmental approvals for the development of […]
BHP, Ivanhoe Electric hunt for US copper together
Mining giant BHP (ASX, LON, NYSE: BHP) and Ivanhoe Electric (NYSE American, TSX: IE) have partnered to explore for copper and other […]
B2Gold’s Goose project slightly behind schedule
B2Gold (TSX: BTO; NYSE: BTG) has announced its Goose open pit and underground project in Canada’s Nunavut is running slightly behind schedule, […]
Chinese scientists say new ‘water battery’ can hold more energy than lithium cells
The iodine and bromine-based aqueous battery showed an energy density of 1200 watt-hours per liter, surpassing the 700Wh/L of non-aqueous lithium batteries.
Fleet Space acquires seismic exploration technology company HiSeis
Australian space explorer Fleet Space Technologies announced Wednesday its acquisition of HiSeis, a global provider of active seismic exploration technology to the […]