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The rally in European stocks paused on Thursday, with the FTSE 100 dragged down by banking shares, while investors weighed up the risk of a market correction. Wall Street hit fresh record highs in the previous session, as investors bet on gains in technology stocks, despite a U.S. government shutdown leaving traders without some key economic […]

Gold prices held above $4,000 an ounce on Thursday as investors assessed the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, while broader geopolitical and economic uncertainty alongside expectations for U.S. rate cuts sustained bullish sentiment towards the metal. Silver hit the $50 psychological level for the first time, bolstered by gold’s record-breaking rally, growing investor demand and a supply […]

BENGALURU/BEIJING, October 9 – China on Thursday expanded it export controls over rare earths and related technology in a move to further tighten its grip and dominance on the critical minerals key to the energy transition. Five more medium to heavy rare earth elements – holmium, erbium, thulium, europium and ytterbium – and related material will be […]

Introduction Hedging is a risk management strategy to offset the risk of loss in an existing investment by taking an opposite position in a related asset or derivative, like an option or futures contract. Hedging strategies are essential tools for managing the inherent price volatility in commodity markets. They act as a form of insurance, […]

Introduction The scale of operation significantly impacts unit mining costs, primarily through the principle of economies of scale. In essence, as the size of a mining operation increases, the cost to produce each unit (e.g., a tonne of ore or an ounce of a mineral) tends to decrease. However, this relationship is not limitless and […]

This article was originally written by (Ram Chandar et al., 2022). Concrete is one of the most basic and critical components for any type of construction and plays an important role in building the nation’s infrastructure. Concrete is a composite material which is composed of coarse and fine aggregates embedded in a matrix and bound […]

This article was originally written by (Ram Chandar et al., 2022). Waste rock and mine tailings are extensively used in the backfilling of underground mined out areas; this could help in decreasing the amount of land used for mining activity and reduce the environmental impact (Lu & Cai, 2012). The process of back filling involves […]

Wia Gold Limited (ASX: WIA) (Wia or the Company) is pleased to announce the completion of a Scoping Study (or Study) for the 2.93 Moz Kokoseb Gold Project (Kokoseb or Project) in Namibia. The Study provides an evaluation of the technical and economic viability of developing Kokoseb into Namibia’s fourth modern gold mine. The Study […]

A fresh drilling phase has begun at Lotus Resources Limited’s Letlhakane Uranium Project in Botswana. The purpose of this drilling is to improve the current Mineral Resource Estimate and produce metallurgical test samples for a Pre-Feasibility Study that is planned for the second half of 2026. Highlights Infill drilling has commenced at Lotus’ world-class Letlhakane […]

China and Malaysia are in early talks for a project to process rare earths, with sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional likely to partner with a Chinese state-owned firm to build a refinery in the Southeast Asian nation, people familiar with the matter said. If the joint venture takes shape, it would represent a significant policy […]

The Gladstone Power Station (GPS) Joint Venture confirms that CS Energy has formally notified the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) of the potential retirement of GPS in March 2029, aligning with the expiry of existing supply and operational arrangements. The notification ensures compliance with the National Electricity Rules to provide notice of closure of electricity […]

The construction industry is one of the most dynamic and high-risk sectors in the world. Every project involves multiple stakeholders, heavy machinery, complex processes, and stringent deadlines. While these factors drive productivity and innovation, they also increase the likelihood of workplace accidents, injuries, and regulatory violations. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), construction workers […]

In the mining and aggregate industry of Peru, crushing plants are at the heart of production. Every ton of gravel, sand, or crushed stone used in construction projects passes through these plants. Behind the machines, the work of a crushing plant operator ensures smooth operations from the first switch in the morning to the last […]

Can you confidently say your mining operations are prepared for every critical risk? Are you proactively managing threats to personnel, equipment, and production—or are you constantly reacting after the fact? In one of the world’s most hazardous industries, risk management in mining is not just a regulatory requirement, it’s the linchpin of operational survival. The […]