Mining industry
The George Cross, one of Britain's most prestigious awards for bravery, has been purchased by the City of Doncaster Council and is set to be returned to its hometown. The medal, awarded to miner Charles Smith for saving the life of a trapped colleague, was sold at auction
Mining industry
The Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) has embarked on a collaborative effort with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to address the long-standing issue of conflicts between mining and land title claims. In a recent visit to the MCO, a delegation led by Mrs Chinyelu Obrike, Overseeing Director of the FCT
Mining industry
Metals One PLC's shares have surged by over 300% since it first announced its entry into Nevada in mid-May, reflecting the market's appetite for junior miners with exposure to world-class geology. The company has now acquired an additional 99 unpatented mining claims at its Swales Gold
Mining industry
Rio Tinto has agreed to pay up to $900 million to acquire a 49.99% interest in Chile's Salar de Maricunga lithium mine, the second-largest lithium reserve in Chile. This deal marks a significant investment in the country's mining industry, with Rio Tinto doubling down on
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The city of Eschweiler in Germany is undergoing significant structural changes with the decision to phase out coal in the Rhineland region. As part of this transformation, the city and RWE Power have been jointly shaping urban development for years. Through a collaborative effort, opportunities for new companies to locate
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Resource Mining Corporation Ltd (RMC) is advancing its highly prospective Mpanda Copper-Gold Project in Tanzania, having completed laboratory analysis of soil and auger samples from the Stalike and Kabungu prospects. The company has identified an extensive mineralised system, with copper-gold soil anomalies and rock chip samples demonstrating significant gold and
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Researchers at China University of Mining and Technology Beijing have developed an innovative solution for indoor robot autonomous navigation using Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). The proposed system integrates multiple sensors and algorithms to achieve precise multi-sensor fusion for localization and optimize autonomous navigation performance. This breakthrough has the potential to improve
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Researchers at the China University of Mining and Technology have made a breakthrough in the production of high-quality carbon nanotubes using a cost-effective method. According to a study published in the Journal of Powder Technology, the team has developed a computational fluid dynamics-population balance model (CFD-PBM) coupling model to simulate
Mining industry
Neveah Limited, a leading Nigerian export and commodity trading company, has achieved a remarkable growth trajectory, securing the top spot in the Metals and Mining Category on the Financial Times Africa's Fastest-Growing Companies List for 2025. This accolade highlights the company's resilience and ability to thrive
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Rescue teams in Indonesia are racing against time to find 19 people still missing after a devastating landslide struck a small-scale gold mine in the eastern province of Papua, leaving at least one person dead and four injured. The landslide, triggered by heavy rainfall, damaged temporary shelters used by the
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Government officials and the local community have initiated a crackdown on small-scale illegal copper and gold mining in the Blaan tribal domains in Tampakan, South Cotabato. The provincial government of Cotabato, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), Police Regional Office (PRO), and Blaan tribal
Mining industry
Mazoon Mining, a subsidiary of Minerals Development Oman (MDO), has made a significant breakthrough in the development of its large-scale copper concentrate project in Oman. The company has secured USD 270 million in strategic financing from leading local and regional banks, marking a major milestone in the project's
