by Trevor Barratt | Jul 13, 2023 | News
Two black female visionaries are breaking barriers and reshaping mining engineering. In a field traditionally dominated by men, the accomplishments of Wits alumni Dr Pontsho Twala and Dr Adwoa Issaka are inspirational.These two exceptional black women have shattered...
by Trevor Barratt | Jul 13, 2023 | News
China’s recent move to limit the export of two minerals crucial for semiconductors, solar panels, and missile systems serves as a significant reminder of its strong control over global mineral resources. This action also serves as a warning, indicating...
by Trevor Barratt | Jul 13, 2023 | News
New data released by the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) show that major Iranian producers of minerals and mining products exported 15.81 million tons worth $3.32 billion during the first quarter of the current...
by Trevor Barratt | Jul 13, 2023 | News
Investment in mining exploration in Argentina hit $370 million last year, the highest level in a decade, the country’s mining secretariat said. Exploratory budgets grew 68% from 2021, the secretariat added in a statement based on data from Standard & Poor’s.“The...
by Trevor Barratt | Jul 12, 2023 | News
Environmentalists warn deep-sea mining could cause major damage to unknown ecosystems, yet mining companies argue it is the key to the energy transitionIn the depths of the Pacific Ocean between Mexico and Hawaii, trillions of potato-shaped rocks scattered across the...
