Lithium Americas Corporation, a leading global lithium producer and developer, has announced its plans to restart its Cauchari-Olaroz lithium project in Argentina. The project is located in the Jujuy province of the country and is one of the world’s largest and highest-grade lithium brine deposits. The project was suspended in 2018 due to a lack…
A recently identified mineral, named kanatzidisite, was found in the mining dumps of the abandoned Nagybörzsöny gold deposit at Alsó-Rózsa in northern Hungary. Kanatzidisite, belonging to the class of materials known as chalcogenides, has historical usage in copper production and modern applications in catalytic reactions for fuel production, solar cells, and various materials. This novel…
Russia, Congo, and Botswana are three of the world’s leading diamond producers and holders of global diamond reserves. The three countries account for the majority of the world’s diamonds and are responsible for the majority of diamond production and exports. Russia is the world’s largest diamond producer and the largest holder of global diamond reserves….
The OPEC-Russia oil deal, announced on December 10, 2016, has renewed the threat posed by Canadian oil sands to the global oil market. The deal, which was brokered between the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and Russia, calls for both countries to cut their oil production by 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd)…
European Metals Holdings (EMH) saw its stock price soar on Monday after the Czech government declared its Cinovec lithium project a “strategic investment”. The announcement marks a major victory for the ASX-listed company, which has been working on the project since 2012. Cinovec is one of the largest lithium deposits in the world and it…
The launch of a major new copper mining project in Chile marks a milestone in one of the world’s most important mining sectors. The $3.5 billion El Teniente project, located in the Andes Mountains, is the largest copper mining project to come online in over two decades. The project is being developed by Codelco, the…
Barrick Gold Corporation, one of the world’s largest gold producers, has announced that its giant South American gold project, Pascua-Lama, is set to become a reality. The project, located on the border of Chile and Argentina, is expected to produce an estimated 17.9 million ounces of gold over its estimated 25-year life. The project is…
The mining industry, with a history as ancient as time itself, relies on a diverse array of components and essential participants to achieve success. Juniper Systems’ robust data collection tools emerge as the contemporary solution for the modern mining process. The most recent advancements in mobile technology bring significant enhancements to various facets of mining…
Gold prices rose on Thursday after the US Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest inflation report. The report showed that consumer prices rose more than expected in January, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increasing by 0.4% compared to the previous month. The increase was driven by a jump in energy prices, which rose…
Mining is an essential industry, supplying crucial raw materials for various sectors, including construction, manufacturing, and technology. Here are some of the top mining destinations globally, known for their rich mineral deposits and significant contributions to the global mining sector: These leading mining destinations are vital to the global supply of essential minerals and metals,…