China is set to step up its efforts to explore and exploit deep sea mining resources, a move that could have far-reaching implications for the global economy. The Chinese government has long been interested in deep sea mining, with its Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) announcing in 2018 that it was investing in the development…
Nickel’s electric dreams turn into a pricing nightmare : The electric vehicle (EV) market is booming. With the rise of Tesla and other electric car manufacturers, more and more people are looking to make the switch to electric. But as the market grows, so too do the prices of these cars. This has led to…
Lithium miners in China have resumed operations after a government investigation into the industry found no evidence of price fixing or other illegal activities. The investigation, which was launched in August, was prompted by complaints from some of China’s biggest lithium producers that the industry was being manipulated by a few large players. The Chinese…
Mining technology has been advancing at a rapid pace over the past few decades, with new technologies and processes being developed to improve efficiency and safety. As the industry has evolved, so too have the roles and responsibilities of those working in it. This article will explore how mining technology is advancing industry roles, and…
Teck Resources Ltd. has announced that it will spin off its coal operations into a separate company, to be named Teck Metals Ltd. The new company will focus on the exploration and development of mineral resources, including copper, zinc and lead. Teck Resources is one of the world’s largest producers of metallurgical coal and has…
Canada Nickel Company Inc. has reported high nickel recoveries from its Reid Brook nickel-cobalt-copper project located in the central part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The company said that it has achieved nickel recoveries of up to 95% in its initial metallurgical test work. It added that the results have exceeded expectations and…