All articles by Smruthi Nadig

Biden’s historic decision: ending coal leasing in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin

Wyoming has been the top US coal producer since 1986, supplying around 40% of the nation's coal from the top…
Revolutionising mining: the rise of nitrate-free explosive alternatives

Roughly 20 million tonnes (t) of AN explosives are utilised globally, resulting in significant greenhouse gas emissions and environmental challenges.…
US official accuses Chinese lithium producers of “predatory” pricing

Chinese lithium producers are saturating the global market with the essential metal, driving prices down in a "predatory" manner to…
Hurricane Helene prompts false rumours about US lithium mining

Amid Hurricane Helene, false information about the federal response has quickly spread on social media, some of which claims that…
New Zealand fast-tracks 149 projects to stimulate economy

The New Zealand Government plans to include 149 projects in a fast-track approvals bill, focusing on housing, infrastructure, mining and agriculture…

US and India sign MOU to strengthen critical minerals supply chains

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal have agreed to collaborate to enhance supply chains for…
Barrick initiates development of $2bn Lumwana super pit expansion in Zambia

Gold and copper mining company Barrick has initiated the development of the Lumwana super pit ahead of a $2bn (C$2.71bn)…
UKEF guarantees €12.6m loan for Uzbekistan’s largest copper producer

UK Export Finance (UKEF) has guaranteed a €12.6m loan to Uzbekistan’s Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex to refinance its purchase…
Pure Lithium acquires Dimien assets to shift from Chinese EV battery market

Pure Lithium is acquiring all the assets, including intellectual property, of Dimien, a vanadium cathode materials innovator in Buffalo, US. …
Electric mines to operate with 56-88% less costs than diesel

The mining industry is at a turning point, with electric mines able to operate at significantly lower costs, between 56%…