Platreef palladium/rhodium/nickel/platinum/copper/gold project, South Africa – update

Ivanhoe Mines has reported that underground mine works are advancing well. 

Doors opened by women engineers, scientists

Women working as consulting engineers and scientists are opening doors of opportunity in mining by breaking down discriminatory attitudes and creating role models for the future, with the... 

Donlin gold project, US – update

The 2022 drill programme at the Donlin gold project has been “extremely exciting” and “rewarding", Novagold CEO Greg Lang has said. 

Saltend Chemicals Park rare earth oxide separation facility, UK – update

Pensana has broken ground at its Saltend rare earth processing hub. 

Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update

Kamoa Copper has selected a mining technology company to supply key concentrator plant equipment for its copper mining complex expansion. 

Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

Kore Potash expects the engineering, procurement and construction contract proposal for the construction of the Kola potash project to be ready by August. 

Resources Watch

This week: Madison betting big on uranium price, demand resurgence; Basing analysis solely on data can result in treasure being mistaken for trash; and, Leakproof oxyfuel system launched at... 

Basing analysis solely on data can result in treasure being mistaken for trash

Applying subject matter expertise to process data streams for accuracy is a necessary part of mining’s new digital age, according to SRK Consulting Global chief technology officer Mike Olsen....