June 10, 2024 Ditching noble metals improves efficiency of zinc-air batteries A new metal-nitrogen-carbon catalyst for zinc-air batteries has proven to outperform noble metal catalysts.
June 9, 2024 World Bank tribunal rules against Canadian miner in legal dispute with Colombia The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes found that the mining ban on the Santurbán moor does not violate the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement.
June 8, 2024 Colombia halts coal exports to Israel over Gaza war Colombia is reported to be Israel's biggest supplier of coal.
June 7, 2024 Brazil adds Vale to so-called “dirty list” after contractor subjected workers to slave-like labour Vale said that its inclusion in the list is incorrect and that it will take the necessary steps for its immediate removal.
June 7, 2024 Society Artisanal, Minespider partner to export conflict-free artisanal gold Society Artisanal has engaged Minespider to track gold from the mines it oversees to its smelting facility.
June 6, 2024 Maritime’s Hammerdown gold mine set for restart decision The underground mine produced 133,000 oz. from 2000 to 2004.
June 6, 2024 Most energy and mining projects 20% over budget — study About $1.5bn invested in energy transition-related projects are at risk through 2030, research from Bain & Company shows.
June 4, 2024 Calibre expects Q2 output drop after pit wall incident, maintains full-year guidance The company currently anticipates Q2 2024 production to be between 55,000 and 60,000 gold ounces.
June 4, 2024 Mine pit collapse in central Nigeria kills one, traps 30 The incident, at the underground gold mine, occurred on Monday after heavy rains softened the soil around the pit.
June 4, 2024 Ramelius Resources secures permit for Cue gold project The open pit gold mine is expected to begin production in 2025, with ore being delivered to Ramelius' Mt Magnet hub.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
