May 14, 2024 Biden adds tariffs on Chinese critical minerals, EVs The tariff rate on natural graphite and permanent magnets will increase from zero to 25% in 2026.
May 14, 2024 SolGold secures $10 million loan for Cascabel Loan provides cash to support ongoing operations and flexibility to finalize a more comprehensive financing arrangement.
May 14, 2024 Anglo American to sell De Beers, Amplats to fend off BHP’s bid Anglo plans to focus on copper while spinning out or selling its less profitable diamond, platinum, coal and nickel businesses.
May 13, 2024 Chile truckers protest rising crime in threat to mine transport There were no immediate reports of disruptions at Chile’s giant copper and lithium operations.
May 13, 2024 New copper-based surface makes cell phone screens antibacterial Researchers have designed a transparent copper surface that is non-conductive and resistant against the growth of certain bacteria.
May 13, 2024 Fully-loaded Rio Tinto’s autonomous train crashes in Australia The incident, the second of this kind this year, happened in an area with no people nearby and it is being investigated, Rio said.
May 12, 2024 Spanish city identified as western ancient world’s top lead production center Three ingots recently studied have placed Córdoba, Spain, as the top lead production center in the Roman era.
May 10, 2024 Golden Minerals sells Mexican mine, shifts focus to Argentina Total consideration is $5.5 million cash, plus value-added tax.
May 10, 2024 Lucara Diamond records strong quarter at Karowe mine Key milestones, including the recovery of high-quality diamonds at the Botswana mine and a new long-term sales deal, contributed to the results.
May 9, 2024 Montage Gold receives environmental OK for Koné project, mine permit expected in H2 Koné is regarded as one of the highest quality gold projects in Africa.
Congo collects samples for CMOC’s first cobalt shipment, sources say The DRC is collecting samples for CMOC's first cobalt shipment under a new quota system, expected soon. December 22, 2025 | 07:20 am
