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.
May 9, 2024 South Africa wins battle for $43 million in sunken silver bars British exploration firm Argentum cannot claim compensation for recovering the silver found amid the wreckage of the SS Tilawa ship.
May 8, 2024 Aluminium — the copper grid alternative From your humble drink can to the airframe of an F-16 fighter jet, aluminium’s role in the global economy is diverse and critical.
May 8, 2024 B2Gold’s Goose project in Nunavut delayed to mid-2025 B2Gold now expects to pour first gold at the Nunavut mine in the second quarter of 2025, ramping up to full production by year-end.
Lithium swings from glut to scarcity on Asia demand, Traxys says Lithium is emerging from a period of oversupply after record-high prices spurred supply growth at a time of disappointing demand. January 16, 2026 | 01:05 pm
