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Mineral-eating intraterrestrial bacteria may give clues on extraterrestrial life

These bacteria, which spread out and form biofilms, are being tested at a former gold mine in South Dakota, USA.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 11, 2021 | 7:00 am

Canadian miners subject to tougher tailings standards

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has updated its tailings standards and it now meets or exceeds most global guidelines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 7, 2021 | 9:24 am

Steinmetz loses latest battle against Vale over Simandou

Brazilian prosecutors have closed an investigation into Vale executives based on documents supplied by Steinmetz.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 5, 2021 | 6:24 am

Florida faces imminent collapse of giant phosphate mine pond

Tailings pond leak at the old Piney Point phosphate mine threatens to burst, releasing millions of gallons of water containing radioactive materials.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 5, 2021 | 6:07 am

How the US top coal-producing state is moving towards net-zero emissions

With 16 active mines, Wyoming accounts for almost 40% of the US coal production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 1, 2021 | 6:11 am

BMW, Volvo, Google and Samsung call for ban on deep-sea mining

They are the first global companies to have signed up to a World Wildlife Fund (WWF) call for a moratorium on mining the seabed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2021 | 6:42 am

As tungsten demand remains low, producers may have to look at new markets – report

An analysis by Roskill states that tungsten prices and consumption in the automotive sector may never recover to 2017 levels.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 25, 2021 | 6:11 am

Barrick sees win-win strategy in Golden Sunlight mine closure project

By reprocessing tailings, Barrick Gold will obtain concentrated sulfur for its Nevada Gold Mines and eliminate a source of potential groundwater contamination.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2021 | 6:08 am

Schlumberger New Energy to build direct lithium extraction pilot plant at Clayton Valley project

The Clayton Valley lithium project is owned by Pure Energy Minerals and operated by Schlumberger New Energy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 22, 2021 | 6:07 am

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