For the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries, which are utilised in EVs, cellphones, and other renewable energy applications, cobalt is a crucial mineral. Cobalt demand is expected to climb sharply as the globe shifts to greener technologies. The world’s cobalt reserves, ...
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Quamtum: technological innovation to optimize mining operations
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KINROSS Tasiast Mine: the Mauritanian's treasure
Since 2010, Kinross Gold Corporation has been managing the Tasiast gold mine via its fully-owned subsidiary Tasiast Mauritanie Limited SA (TMLSA). Tasiast is an open-pit operation located 300 miles northeast of Nouakchott in the Inchiri area, amidst immense desert plains. ...
These mega mines contribute 15% of global production
The map highlights some of the world’s largest mines (excluding coal and salts). I focus on the biggest pits and highest producing assets within each commodity category. The “Other” category includes primarily Nickel, Zinc, Molybdenum, some Silver, and various byproducts. ...
Production of Copper in Q2 2024
Significant changes have been observed in the worldwide copper mining sector during the second quarter of 2024. Significant output increases have been observed by companies like as MMG, Antofagasta, Ivanhoe Mines, and Teck Resources as compared to the first quarter ...