Low metal prices put chill on global mineral exploration
Fresh data suggests it is still too early to celebrate a recovery in the sector.
Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief
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New diamond nanothreads may let scientists build space elevator
Scientists have discovered how to produce ultra-thin diamond nanothreads, a sort of very strongnanotubes, which could prove to be stronger and hardier element currently available.
Gold up on Syria bombing, weaker dollar
Experts don't expect gains to last for long.
Canada’s oil sands to remain unhurt by falling crude prices
Producers’ limited export pipeline capacity coupled with the end of the U.S. summer driving season has tend to lead to oil surpluses, sending prices down. .. Not this year.
BHP-Mitsubishi axing 700 coal mining jobs
Companies said over-staffing in the current environment was threatening the viability of their Australian operations.
Canadian court rules aboriginal lawsuit against Rio Tinto can go ahead
Quebec judge wouldn't dismiss $900 million lawsuit.
Baffinland Iron Ore begins mining in Canada’s Nunavut
The ore mined will be shipped during the open water season of 2015.
Newmont gets permit to restart Indonesia copper exports this week
The announcement marks the end of a long-dragged dispute between the Colorado-based miner and Southeast Asian nation.
Coal revival cripples Germany’s $130 billion green drive
Germany’s energy revolution —or “Energiewende”— has so far added more than $134 billion to the country's power bills.
New toxic spill reported at Mexican copper mine
So far Grupo Mexico has been charged with more than $3 million in fines, and could face more.
How 2026 will reshape the US critical mineral resilience
Emerging federal activity shows two key themes: growing support for high-risk minerals and renewed focus on domestic processing technologies.
