Rio Tinto’s $1.8B Hydropower Upgrade Marks
Rio Tinto Isle-Maligne investment in Quebec is now the company’s most significant hydroelectric commitment in over 70 years. The Anglo-Australian miner will inject C$1.8 billion (US$1.2…
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Rio Tinto Isle-Maligne investment in Quebec is now the company’s most significant hydroelectric commitment in over 70 years. The Anglo-Australian miner will inject C$1.8 billion (US$1.2…
New Caledonia imposes a 50-year ban on seabed mining to protect marine ecosystems, setting a global precedent in ocean conservation.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is advancing a slate of new mining reforms intended to bolster regulatory clarity, increase contract oversight, and attract climate-resilient energy investments…
The global green mining market is entering a new phase of growth, projected to more than double over the next decade as governments and investors push…
The Deep Sea Conservation Coalition calls for a deep-sea mining moratorium after the Trump administration moves to fast-track seabed mineral extraction.
A new peer-reviewed study published in PLOS ONE warns that deep sea mining risks may significantly outweigh the economic rewards, highlighting the profound environmental impact of…
ABB and Sumitomo Corporation have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to explore solutions aimed at electrifying mining machinery.
In a bold effort to modernize one of the world’s oldest industries, Australian mining tech company NextOre has partnered with the University of Technology Sydney’s (UTS)…
Unki mine is betting on growth and resilience in 2025, earmarking US$700,000 for open-pit expansion and a solar energy project, even as it navigates a challenging…
Golden Valley Mine in Zimbabwe is investing $600,000 in solar power and plant upgrades to boost gold production amid soaring global prices and persistent power shortages.
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