Mining Blogs

SANTIAGO, March 12 (Reuters) – Chile and the U.S. have signed a joint statement to begin discussions on rare earths and other types of critical minerals, Chile’s foreign ministry said on Thursday. The first meeting will take place within the next two weeks, it added. Areas of potential coordination include public and private financing for […]

Sinomine Resource Group is in talks with Zimbabwean authorities to resume its lithium exports, the Chinese mining group said on Friday, weeks after the African country halted the export of lithium concentrates. “The company is in communication with Zimbabwean authorities over a new export application,” Sinomine said, in response to investors’ queries on a platform […]

Safety has always been a major concern in high-risk industries such as construction and mining. Workers in these environments often face hazards including heavy machinery, unstable structures, falling materials, dust exposure, and difficult working conditions. Over the past decade, companies have begun adopting advanced safety technologies to protect workers and reduce workplace accidents. Today, new […]

Granite is one of the hardest and most durable rocks used in construction, making it a challenging material for crushing operations. For mining contractors and aggregate producers, selecting the right equipment is critical to achieving high efficiency, consistent output, and cost-effective production. Mobile stone crusher units have become a popular solution because they offer flexibility, […]

The mining industry is increasingly relying on modern equipment to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and improve safety. Among the most transformative innovations is the mobile crushing and screening plant. Particularly in remote mining locations, these portable plants offer significant operational advantages compared to traditional stationary crushing facilities. Understanding these benefits is crucial for mining operators […]

As the world is increasingly trying to accelerate the shift towards clean and green energy, Latin America has emerged as the critical juncture in the quest to access the critical raw materials required to power the energy transition. An overall view of the investments made in the region reveals that the region, which is home […]

In a clear indication of a full thaw in diplomatic relations, the new interim government in Venezuela, led by Delcy Rodríguez, is set to roll out a new and bold strategy to woo billions of dollars in mining investments from the United States. This comes just two months after the capture of Maduro by U.S. […]

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, aims to validate a proprietary extraction process at an industrial scale. The new pilot facility […]

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. It has risen 6.5% so far this month, putting the seven-month winning run up by […]