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New software uses machine learning to refine loading and haulage processes

2 hours ago

The program was initially designed by a master’s student at the University of Western Australia. The post New software uses machine learning to refine loading and haulage processes appeared first on MINING.com.

Precipitate Gold purchases gold-copper project in the Dominican Republic

3 hours ago

The project is adjoining Barrick and Goldcorp's Pueblo Viejo gold-silver mine. The post Precipitate Gold purchases gold-copper project in the Dominican Republic appeared first on MINING.com.

B2Gold hits record gold output in 2018 thanks to new Mali mine

3 hours ago

For 2019, the Canadian miner forecasts gold production of between 935,000 and 975,000 ounces at all-in sustaining costs estimated at between $835 and $875 per ounce. The post B2Gold hits record gold output in 2018 thanks to new Mali mine appeared first on MINING.com.

Ford to lead blockchain pilot that traces cobalt mined in Congo

6 hours ago

The carmaker will use a blockchain-based platform to trace supplies of cobalt from a Chinese-owned mine in the Congo for the batteries in its electric cars, in an effort to ensure they are not linked to human rights abuses. The post Ford to lead blockchain pilot that traces cobalt mined in Congo appeared first on MINING.com.

IAMGOLD announces $170m gold prepay arrangement

17 hours ago

The prepaid gold arrangement is supported by a syndicate of banks. The post IAMGOLD announces $170m gold prepay arrangement appeared first on MINING.com.

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EU agrees to extend steel import curbs until 2021

1 hour ago

All steel imports will be subject to an effective cap until July 2021 to counter concerns of EU producers that European markets could be flooded by steel. The post EU agrees to extend steel import curbs until 2021 appeared first on MINING.com.

Ford to lead blockchain pilot that traces cobalt mined in Congo

6 hours ago

The carmaker will use a blockchain-based platform to trace supplies of cobalt from a Chinese-owned mine in the Congo for the batteries in its electric cars, in an effort to ensure they are not linked to human rights abuses. The post Ford to lead blockchain pilot that traces cobalt mined in Congo appeared first on MINING.com.

Mining’s biggest jobs are up for grabs. Here are the contenders

17 hours ago

Some of the mining world’s top executives are starting to plan their departures. The post Mining’s biggest jobs are up for grabs. Here are the contenders appeared first on MINING.com.

IAMGOLD announces $170m gold prepay arrangement

17 hours ago

The prepaid gold arrangement is supported by a syndicate of banks. The post IAMGOLD announces $170m gold prepay arrangement appeared first on MINING.com.

Electric cars seen getting cleaner even where grids rely on coal

18 hours ago

The global share of zero-carbon electricity generation is set to increase from 38 percent last year to 63 percent by 2040. The post Electric cars seen getting cleaner even where grids rely on coal appeared first on MINING.com.

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Pimco favors 'unloved' platinum that's looking cheap to gold

1 hour ago

Platinum could be the dark horse among precious metals, according to a money manager at Pacific Investment Management Co. The post Pimco favors 'unloved' platinum that's looking cheap to gold appeared first on MINING.com.

Precipitate Gold purchases gold-copper project in the Dominican Republic

3 hours ago

The project is adjoining Barrick and Goldcorp's Pueblo Viejo gold-silver mine. The post Precipitate Gold purchases gold-copper project in the Dominican Republic appeared first on MINING.com.

B2Gold hits record gold output in 2018 thanks to new Mali mine

3 hours ago

For 2019, the Canadian miner forecasts gold production of between 935,000 and 975,000 ounces at all-in sustaining costs estimated at between $835 and $875 per ounce. The post B2Gold hits record gold output in 2018 thanks to new Mali mine appeared first on MINING.com.

Mining’s biggest jobs are up for grabs. Here are the contenders

17 hours ago

Some of the mining world’s top executives are starting to plan their departures. The post Mining’s biggest jobs are up for grabs. Here are the contenders appeared first on MINING.com.

IAMGOLD announces $170m gold prepay arrangement

17 hours ago

The prepaid gold arrangement is supported by a syndicate of banks. The post IAMGOLD announces $170m gold prepay arrangement appeared first on MINING.com.

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Precipitate Gold purchases gold-copper project in the Dominican Republic

3 hours ago

The project is adjoining Barrick and Goldcorp's Pueblo Viejo gold-silver mine. The post Precipitate Gold purchases gold-copper project in the Dominican Republic appeared first on MINING.com.

Mining’s biggest jobs are up for grabs. Here are the contenders

17 hours ago

Some of the mining world’s top executives are starting to plan their departures. The post Mining’s biggest jobs are up for grabs. Here are the contenders appeared first on MINING.com.

Electric cars seen getting cleaner even where grids rely on coal

18 hours ago

The global share of zero-carbon electricity generation is set to increase from 38 percent last year to 63 percent by 2040. The post Electric cars seen getting cleaner even where grids rely on coal appeared first on MINING.com.

Vedanta tells top English court pollution case should be heard in Zambia

19 hours ago

The two-day hearing will be watched by other multinational companies with a base in London and facing legal challenges about their operations abroad. The post Vedanta tells top English court pollution case should be heard in Zambia appeared first on MINING.com.

Poland's KGHM expects 2019 average copper price at $6,100-6,300/t 1 hour ago - Reuters

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Electric cars seen getting cleaner even where grids rely on coal

18 hours ago

The global share of zero-carbon electricity generation is set to increase from 38 percent last year to 63 percent by 2040. The post Electric cars seen getting cleaner even where grids rely on coal appeared first on MINING.com.

Project Halo rejects favouritism claims in Optimum coal mine buy

23 hours ago

The South African consortium distanced itself from allegations that it is linked to the Gupta family, the previous owner of Optimum coal and other two assets. The post Project Halo rejects favouritism claims in Optimum coal mine buy appeared first on MINING.com.

China's 2018 iron ore imports fall 1%, first annual drop since 2010

1 day ago

The fall in iron ore purchases for 2018 came as a 70 percent plunge in profit margins since late October cut the incentive for steelmakers to ramp up output and restock raw materials. The post China's 2018 iron ore imports fall 1%, first annual drop since 2010 appeared first on MINING.com.

Merkel seeks to heal rift over role of coal in Germany's economy

3 days ago

The Chancellor will use a Tuesday dinner meeting in Berlin to press a panel plotting an exit from the world’s most widely used power-plant fuel. The post Merkel seeks to heal rift over role of coal in Germany's economy appeared first on MINING.com.

Coal mine collapse in China's Shaanxi kills 21 – People's Daily

3 days ago

The accident is the deadliest reported so far this year in China's coal industry, known for its poor safety record. The post Coal mine collapse in China's Shaanxi kills 21 – People's Daily appeared first on MINING.com.

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EU agrees to extend steel import curbs until 2021

1 hour ago

All steel imports will be subject to an effective cap until July 2021 to counter concerns of EU producers that European markets could be flooded by steel. The post EU agrees to extend steel import curbs until 2021 appeared first on MINING.com.

Mining’s biggest jobs are up for grabs. Here are the contenders

17 hours ago

Some of the mining world’s top executives are starting to plan their departures. The post Mining’s biggest jobs are up for grabs. Here are the contenders appeared first on MINING.com.

Brazil miner Vale gets approval to buy 3 wind farms in northeast

20 hours ago

The move has comes as Vale aims to generate all of its energy needs from renewable sources. The post Brazil miner Vale gets approval to buy 3 wind farms in northeast appeared first on MINING.com.

China's 2018 iron ore imports fall 1%, first annual drop since 2010

1 day ago

The fall in iron ore purchases for 2018 came as a 70 percent plunge in profit margins since late October cut the incentive for steelmakers to ramp up output and restock raw materials. The post China's 2018 iron ore imports fall 1%, first annual drop since 2010 appeared first on MINING.com.

Rio Tinto calls force majeure on some iron ore shipments after fire in Australia

1 day ago

Rio Tinto is assessing the full impact of the damage and will do all it can to try and minimize disruption to our customers. The post Rio Tinto calls force majeure on some iron ore shipments after fire in Australia appeared first on MINING.com.

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