Earlier in this series, we made the case for copper being “the metal that built technology.” Some readers took issue with that statement, noting correctly that meteoric iron and gold were worked long ...

Daniel Franks would like to acknowledge funding and collaboration support from the Queensland Government, Australian Economic Accelerator, Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer, ...

"Gambling on Ore examines the development of the western mining industry from the tumultuous and violent Gold Rush to the elevation of large-scale copper mining in the early twentieth century, using ...

The demand for metals will increase significantly in the coming years, primarily because the climate-friendly transformation of the economy is only possible through the electrification of industrial ...

Traditional mine planning relies on block models that average grade over large volumes. “Our solution, sensor-based ore ...

Resources reporter Peter Ker on the challenges for the iron ore industry, why copper is booming and what that shift means for ...

You may be hearing a lot lately about critical minerals and rare earth elements. These natural materials are essential to industry and modern technology – everything from cellphones to fighter jets.

Residents affected by a highly toxic tailings dam spill in Zambia’s Copperbelt have launched legal action against the Chinese ...

Iron ore is one of the main ingredients used to produce steel. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), almost all iron ore (98%) is used in steelmaking. Iron ore is mined in nearly 50 ...

In April, U.S. Sen. Tina Smith introduced a bill to protect the Boundary Waters wilderness, building on years of advocacy by U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum and support from Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, ...