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Vedanta Ltd is set to divest up to Rs.7,500 crore worth of its stake in Hindustan Zinc Ltd through block deals, while expanding its mining operations and setting up a new smelter plant at Debari, Rajasthan. This move is part of Vedanta's broader ambition to double
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Researchers from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology have made significant advancements in tissue engineering by developing antibacterial scaffolds for orthopedic and dental applications. The study, published in the Journal of Materials Research, aimed to create a novel delivery system that combines curcumin from turmeric with cobalt oxide
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Researchers at the University of the Philippines Los Baños conducted experiments to determine the effectiveness of new isolates of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and nitrogen-fixing bacteria in promoting the growth and development of bagalunga (Melia dubia) seedlings in nickel-polluted soil. The study found that inoculation with these microorganisms, particularly with MYKOCAP
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Celsius Resources Limited, through its Philippine affiliate Makilala Mining Company, has taken a significant step forward in the development of its Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Copper-Gold Project (MCB Project) by engaging the services of DMT Consulting Limited and Resource Development Consultants Ltd (RDCL). The two firms, chosen after a thorough evaluation of their
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Peru is rapidly positioning itself as a global mining powerhouse, driven by accelerating demand for copper and other critical minerals. The Energy and Mines Ministry forecasts $4.8 billion in new investment in 2025, with copper output expected to rise to 2.8 million metric tons this year, up from
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As the global energy transition and the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution drive up demand for copper, African countries are leveraging this surge to boost investments across the value chain. The upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference will examine the impact of Merger & Acquisition (M&A) deals
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The Concerned Small Scale Miners Association in Ghana reports significant improvement in acquiring gold trading licenses, meeting the June 21 deadline set by the Ghana Gold Board. Initially, the process was hindered by lengthy environmental clearance procedures, taking over a week to obtain certificates from the Environmental Protection Agency. However,
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The governments of Malaysia and Algeria have marked a significant milestone in their bilateral ties with the official launch of a strategic industrial cooperation project worth 8 billion USD. The project, led by Malaysia's Lion Group, aims to strengthen collaboration in the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources,
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The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has signed an agreement with key gold mining firms and the Geita Gold Refinery to streamline gold purchases and transportation within the country. The agreement aims to strengthen Tanzania's foreign exchange reserves by supporting the country's gold-buying program. Finance minister Mwigulu
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a directive to connect the Reko Diq copper-gold mining site in Balochistan to Pakistan's railway network by 2028. This directive aligns with the expected start of commercial production at the project, which is scheduled to commence in 2028. The project, being developed
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Nova Minerals Limited has initiated a maiden 3,000m diamond drill program at its highly prospective Stibium prospect, targeting both gold and antimony mineralization. The first diamond drill rig is now operational, with a second diamond rig and the company-owned reverse circulation (RC) rig scheduled to commence drilling later in
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The province of British Columbia has approved the life extension of the Highland Valley Copper Mine, operated by Teck Highland Valley Copper Partnership. The extension will enable the mine to operate until 2043, providing economic benefits to the province, local community, and First Nations. The mine expansion is predicted to
