The end of the affair: new issue of MINE Australia out now
In this issue: China's ban of Australian coal, when the Pilbara came to Mars, the Pentagon invests in Australian rare earths, and more.
Covid-19 majorly disrupted mining supply chains – was it a taste of things to come?
South Africa’s state-owned ports and rail operator, Transnet, experienced disruptions at the start of 2021...
A new dawn: could a start-up mentality change Madagascan mining?
As the mining industry shifts, new minerals and jurisdictions come to the fore, and graphite mining in Madagascar is one...
The gold standard: new issue of MINE Magazine out now
In this issue: gold's cycle of value, threats to the mining supply chain, satellite imagery in the fight against illegal...
Can a green revolution reinvigorate the UK steel industry?
UK think tank Common Wealth has put out proposals to make the UK a leader in green steel, warning that...
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Countries administering the most Covid-19 vaccine doses so far
| Country | Millions of doses |
|---|---|
| China | 324.3 |
| US | 259.7 |
| India | 168.3 |
| UK | 53 |
| Brazil | 46.9 |
| Germany | 34.4 |
| France | 25.4 |
| Turkey | 24.9 |
| Italy | 24 |
| Indonesia | 22 |
Latest News
Firefinch begins pit operations at Morila gold mine in Mali
Gold miner and lithium developer Firefinch has started open-pit operations at the Morila gold mine in Mali. The firm kicked…
Barksdale to acquire two copper projects in US from Rio Tinto
Barksdale Resources has agreed to acquire a 100% stake in two copper exploration projects in the US from Kennecott Exploration…
Codelco to start work soon on $1.4bn copper project in Chile
Chilean copper miner Codelco is reportedly planning to commence construction on the $1.38bn Rajo Inca project in the coming few…
Accountability of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues should lie with senior executives: Poll
The success of a business is no longer being measured based on financial performance alone. In a poll Verdict has…
Latest Themes
British Lithium applies for a patent with extraction invention
Cornwall-based company British Lithium has invented and filed for patent a low-energy, chemical-free process, Mi-Sep, for physically separating the mica in granite that contains lithium.
AI and Covid’s symbiotic relationship may make for tech’s Trojan horse
With AI more than rising to the challenge of Covid-19, its spread throughout the business ecosphere will only be a matter of time – and...
Poland pledges to phase out coal by 2049
Poland's Government and unions have signed an agreement with the country’s coal mining industry to fully phase out coal production by 2049, a year ahead...
A view from above: could satellite imagery help in the fight against illegal gold mining?
Illegal gold mining in the Amazon is a well-known practice, but a recent image shared by NASA shows the vast destruction of rainforest in the...
ABB signs memorandum with Hitachi to promote all-electric mines
ABB has partnered with Hitachi Construction Machinery to explore opportunities for mine operators to target net-zero emissions from electric mining machinery.
Wearable Technology: Regulatory Trends
Regulations surrounding wearables are in flux, with potential security issues associated with wearable devices.
Wearable Technology: Macroeconomic Trends
Wearables are rapidly evolving into essential tools in the expanding the internet of things (IoT) landscape, driven by a combination of technological progress on one...
Wearable Technology: Technology Trends
Wearable technology has the potential to greatly decrease risk to miners, and increase productivity through a variety of different methods.
Expert Commentary & Analysis
View MoreGlobal iron ore production to recover by 5.1% in 2021 after Covid-19 hit output in 2020, says GlobalData
Global iron ore production fell by 3% to 2.2bnt in 2020. Declines from Brazil and India were major contributors to the reduced output in 2020. Combined production from these two…
Gold production from top eight companies expected to increase by up to 3.1% in 2021, says GlobalData
Production from the world’s eighth-largest gold producers decreased by 6.5% to 25 million ounces (Moz) in 2020 due to lower ore grades, sale of assets, lower mill throughput and lower…
BEVs expected to have the biggest impact on reducing emissions from mining operations
With leading mining companies pledging to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and many targeting carbon neutrality by 2050, a switch from diesel-fuelled vehicles to battery-powered will be a critical step.…
Resilient Chinese demand for Australian iron ore to support construction industry
Australia’s trade surplus grew to A$8.5bn (US$6.55bn) in March 2021, driven primarily by an increase in demand for iron ore. Global demand for Australian metalliferous ores has surged since a…