Vale, one of the world’s largest mining companies, is set to mark a significant milestone as the first shipment of iron ore from its highly anticipated S11D mine begins its journey to Asia. The S11D project, located in Brazil’s Carajás region, is renowned for its immense scale, advanced technology, and potential to reshape the global…
In an exciting development for the Brazilian mining industry, Serra Verde has announced the commencement of the commissioning process for its highly anticipated rare earths mine. This milestone marks a significant step forward in Brazil’s ambitions to tap into its vast reserves of rare earth minerals and reduce its dependency on foreign imports. The Serra…
Gold mining was a significant activity in ancient Egyptian civilization, deeply integrated into Egypt’s cultural and religious life. Known as the “golden country,” Egypt was famous for its substantial gold deposits, which were crucial to its economic and ceremonial affairs. The Egyptians began mining gold before 2000 BCE, primarily in the Eastern Desert and Nubia….
DeepGreen Metals, a deep-sea mining company specializing in extracting battery metals from the ocean floor, has taken a significant step forward in its mission. Recently, the company secured a substantial cash injection from Swiss investment firm, MetalOil, providing the necessary funds to accelerate its exploration and development efforts. This investment brings DeepGreen one step closer…
BHP, one of the world’s largest mining companies, has announced a trial of renewable diesel fuel at its Yandi iron ore operations in Western Australia. The trial is part of BHP’s commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 30% by 2030. The trial will involve the use of renewable diesel fuel in some…
In recent years, the world’s attention has been drawn to the potential of South America to become a major player in the global lithium market. The region is home to some of the world’s most abundant reserves of the light metal, which is used in batteries for electric cars, laptops and other electronic devices. As…
SQM, the world’s second-largest lithium supplier, is resuming operations in northern Chile following the clearance of roadblocks by local communities, as confirmed by a company representative on Monday. The removal of the final blockades, in place for nearly a week, allows the gradual return to normal operations. Community concerns arose over plans to increase lithium…
The recent approval of the Pan American Silver-Yamana Gold deal by Mexican authorities has attracted attention within the mining industry and financial markets. The deal involves the acquisition of the Mercedes gold-silver mine in Mexico by Pan American Silver Corp. from Yamana Gold Inc. This development holds implications for the companies involved, the local economy,…
Opal: Opal has been a mystery for centuries. No two opals look alike. The word “opal” was derived from a Greek word opallos, meaning ‘to see changes of color’. Opal is derived as a precious gemstone which is formed from non-crystalline silica gel. It consists of 6 to 10 per cent water and small silica…
Anglo Asian Mining plc (AIM:AAZ) is a gold, copper and silver producer in Azerbaijan with a broad portfolio of production and exploration assets. The company is the first to bring modern mining practices to the country and is now a major player in the mining industry in Azerbaijan. Anglo Asian has grown its copper footprint…