Mining giant Rio Tinto has officially broken ground on a pilot plant in Saguenay, Quebec, marking a significant step in its ambitious project to produce high-purity gallium metal. The R&D initiative, which successfully extracted its first gallium in May 2025, ...
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Congo's cobalt restrictions highlight China's vulnerability in vital metals
Congo’s move to impose export quotas on cobalt is shaking the global metal market, highlighting the hidden vulnerability in China’s supply chain. The DRC has rewritten the rulebook in the battery market by imposing export quotas on cobalt, highlighting the ...
Gold heads for seventh straight monthly gain on safe-haven demand
Gold prices were little changed on Friday, set to post their seventh successive month of gains, as concerns over US tariffs and US-Iran tension increased the metal’s safe-haven appeal. Spot gold lost 0.1% to $5,181.18 per ounce at 0837 GMT. ...
Choosing the Right Ready Mix Batching Plant for Mining Industry Challenges
The mining industry relies heavily on robust construction solutions to support infrastructure development, processing plants, and road networks within mining sites. Among these solutions, ready mix batching plants have become essential equipment due to their ability to provide consistent, high-quality ...
Effective Haul Road Management A South American Gold Mine Case Study
Introduction Effective haul road management is crucial for optimising productivity and minimising costs in the mining industry. This case study highlights how a South American gold mine utilised Haul Road Explorer (HRE) to identify and address a significant haul road ...