Examining the potential environmental effects of mining the world's largest lithium deposit
The world's largest known lithium deposit exists within a vast salt pan called the Salar de Uyuni, which stretches for ...
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Digging Deeper: Innovative Mining Techniques in the Middle East
Countries in the region are embracing cutting-edge technologies to maximize their natural resource potential, from AI-driven operations to environmentally conscious methods. Here’s a look at some of ...
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Barrick’s talks with Mali move slowly as gold prices climb
Rising gold prices are giving a boost to gold mining companies, and Barrick says it is making progress in its talks with Mali ...
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Barrick’s Reko Diq mine in Pakistan to generate $74bn over 37 years
The mine’s first phase will produce 200,000 tonnes of copper annually, with an estimated cost of $5.5bn (C$7.94bn). Credit: Maksim Safaniuk/Shutterstock. The Reko Diq mine is expected to produce $74bn ...
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Mine Shaft Collapse In Bindura Kills Seven Artisanal Miners
Seven artisanal miners were killed when a mine shaft collapsed at Botha Mine, Bindura, on Saturday, 18 January. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released the names of five of the seven deceased, ...
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BHP’s iron ore, copper output surge on mine improvements
BHP Group said on Tuesday its iron ore production inched ahead in the December quarter, while its copper output surged 17% after improvements at its Escondida mine in Chile. The world’s largest ...
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AngloGold Ashanti Mine Breach: President Mahama orders immediate investigations into incident
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered investigations into the shooting incident between some illegal miners and soldiers at the AngloGold Ashanti gold mine that claimed eight lives. The ...
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South32 temporarily shut Wessels manganese mine
Close up of Manganese rock being moved on a conveyor belt SOUTH32 said it had temporarily shut its Wessels manganese mine in South Africa’s Northern Cape province during the December quarter at a time ...
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8 dead in clash between small-scale miners and soldiers guarding AGA Obuasi Mine
A violent clash between small-scale miners and military personnel guarding the AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine has left eight people reportedly dead. Four vehicles were burnt in the ...
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Elon Musk’s Dad Says His Son’s Whole Career Was Funded by That Emerald Mine
Did Elon Musk really profit from an emerald mine? His father’s claims clash with Musk’s denials, leaving a puzzling tale of wealth and ambition. Unravel the mystery behind this fascinating family saga ...
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Stilfontein gold mine: Why did 87 people die in South Africa?
The tragedy at the abandoned gold mine near the town of Stilfontein began to unfold in August, when police cut off food supplies to the miners working illegally in the mine's tunnels. The tactic ...