The UK’s critical minerals ambitions will need Cornwall
Cornwall is entering a new phase in its mining and geo-resources history, defined by emerging extraction technologies, critical minerals development and renewed investment. …
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Alex Gonzalez
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Can Brazil become a key rare earth supplier for the West?
As Western governments seek to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earth supply chains, Brazil is emerging as one of the…
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The UK’s lithium moment: new issue of MINE out now!
The latest issue of our digital magazine, MINE, is out now. Read it online here on any device. This edition centres on lithium.…
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Q&A: Inside PLS’ Pilgangoora, how lithium ore sorting became a core process
Australia’s lithium sector is entering a more disciplined phase. After years of rapid expansion driven by electric vehicle demand and…
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Vizsla Copper begins 10,000m drilling at Alaska Palmer VMS project
Vizsla Copper has commenced diamond drilling at its Palmer volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) project in southeast Alaska, launching the first…
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G7 rare earth targets could spur investment in non-Chinese supply chains
New G7 commitments to reduce dependence on concentrated rare earth supply chains could accelerate investment in mining, processing and recycling…
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The future of bioleaching in mining
As mining companies confront declining ore grades, rising demand for critical minerals and increasing pressure to decarbonise operations, bioleaching is…
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Career growth outweighs pay in mining job decisions: MPI survey
A survey of Australian mining workers has found that leadership quality, career progression and workplace culture are more influential than…
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Q&A: ABB on power, automation and the future of mining
Mining’s push towards lower-emission operations is increasingly reshaping how mines are designed and operated. Electrification is no longer being framed…
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Queensland approval overhaul puts permitting in focus ahead of IMARC
Queensland's latest efforts to streamline critical minerals project approvals have renewed attention on permitting and infrastructure coordination as key determinants…