Copper • Dec 26, 2022
Is Copper becoming the new lithium
The IEA also revealed that high levels of mineral concentration could mean the system is prone to disruptions - usually caused by geopolitical activities, pandemics, natural…
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Coal • Dec 21, 2022
Wobbly Coal Production Sparks Resilience for
The US Bureau of Labor and Statistics has released a report showing that approximately 381,000 people are employed in the coal mining industry. But with recovering…
Coal • Dec 20, 2022
Nuclear Site Could Replace Lost Mining Jobs In
The construction of the UK's first nuclear fusion site in Nottinghamshire, according to MPs in the county's former coalfield communities, could replace some of the jobs…
Base Metals • Dec 19, 2022
BHP Needs Mining Engineer at Nickel West Leinster
BHP is looking for a full-time site-based mining engineer on a 7:7 FIFO roster from Perth or Leinster, Western Australia.
Africa • Dec 19, 2022
South African Mine Implements 5G Communication
One of the many jobs of a mining safety inspector is to ensure proper working conditions in the workplace. They are also responsible for ensuring that…
Copper • Dec 17, 2022
Earth AI Starts Field Work at Fontenoy
Legacy Minerals Holdings Limited (LGM) announced the beginning of fieldwork by its alliance partner, Earth AI. This exploration is in search of critical and battery metals,…
Battery Metals • Dec 14, 2022
Biggest Lithium Mines in the World
A look at the six largest lithium mines based on proven and probable reserves.
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) • Dec 12, 2022
Illegal Gold Miners Destroy Sacred Mountain in Amazon
Illegal gold miners have been accused of destroying the top of a sacred mountain in Venezuela. Part of a protected national park in the country, the…
Base Metals • Dec 10, 2022
Drilling In Process at Lynn Lake Nickel Sulphide Project
Corazon Mining Limited announced that it had initiated the next phase of drilling at its flagship 100%-owned Lynn Lake Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Sulphide Project. The project is located…
Africa • Dec 8, 2022
Chinese Managing Cobalt Mines In DRC By Remote
In order to secure cobalt supplies for producing electric vehicles, China is using smart sensors, high-speed communication tech, and live streams to control cobalt mines in…
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