June 17, 2024

China’s hydropower surge raises aluminum production to a record

Heavy rains have improved hydropower reserves in Yunnan and allowed smelters to recommence operations.

June 16, 2024

Taseko reaches tentative labour deal for Gibraltar mine restart

Gibraltar is the second-largest open-pit copper mine in Canada.

June 14, 2024

De Beers plans return to marketing roots as split from Anglo American looms

De Beers, which created the global market for diamond engagement rings through its "A Diamond is Forever" campaign, is shifting back to its marketing roots.

June 14, 2024

Former airline manager wanted in Canada’s biggest gold heist to turn himself in — report

Former Air Canada manager wanted on charges in connection with the April 2023 theft of more than$20 million in gold from Toronto's Pearson International Airport, according to the CBC.

June 14, 2024

Second Australian rare earths producer suffers cyber attack

Iluka Resources and Northern Minerals have become victims of cyber attacks in recent weeks.

June 14, 2024

Neo Performance Materials launches strategic review

The Canadian rare earths company said the review could include a sale, divestiture, or a merger.

June 13, 2024

West Red Lake pours gold bar at Madsen mine

Approximately 415 oz. of gold were recovered during the first phase of the mill cleanup in 2023.

June 13, 2024

NextSource lands World Bank support for Molo graphite expansion

The proposed expansion will increase the Molo mine's capacity by nearly nine times to 150,000 tpa.

June 13, 2024

At least 22 killed in artisanal mine collapse in southern Mali

The accident follows the death of over 70 people in similar circumstances at an artisanal mine in southwest Mali in January.

June 13, 2024

New method allows efficient lithium extraction from seawater, groundwater

A new technique supports efficient lithium extraction from dilute—and widespread—sources of the metal, including seawater, groundwater, and ‘flowback water.’