by Gordon Barratt | Jun 30, 2021 | News
Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has won a large order for underground mining equipment from Mexican contractor CoMinVi for use in several mines throughout the country. CoMinVi SA de CV,...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 30, 2021 | News
Politicians in Latin America, a region that accounts for more than half the world’s lithium resources, are looking to increase the role of the state in an industry that’s crucial for weaning the world off fossil fuels. In Argentina, state energy companies are entering...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 30, 2021 | News
Gold headed for the biggest monthly drop in more than four years after the Federal Reserve sped up their expected pace of policy tightening, sending prices tumbling below $1 800/oz. The rise in US stocks to a fresh record and a resurgent dollar have also weighed on...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 29, 2021 | News
Diversified miner Glencore has struck an agreement with majors BHP and Anglo American to acquire their respective 33.3% interest in the Cerrejón coal mine, in Colombia, for a combined $588-million in cash. Glencore, which holds the remaining 33.3% interest in the...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 29, 2021 | News
Australia-based Montem Resources wants to mine for coal on Tent Mountain, just southwest of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass. The federal environment minister has ordered the project will need to undergo an impact assessment. (Google Earth) The proposed Tent...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 29, 2021 | News
The Queensland Government has provided almost $5 million in investment to strengthen the state’s exploration sector as part of this year’s Budget. The funding includes $2.5 million towards Collaborative Exploration Initiative grants and a further $2.2 million to help...
