September 25, 2022

Synthetic rocks shed light on how REEs are formed

New research is getting closer to explaining the mechanisms by which rocks containing rare earths form.

September 23, 2022

Glencore buys Newmont’s stake in Argentina copper-gold project

Gold Fields takeover target Yamana Gold continues to own 56.25% and remains the operator of the MARA copper-gold project.

September 23, 2022

Rare-earth metals get the sparkler party started

German researchers say rare-earth metals in alloy powders can be used to produce flashes that shift from golden to green and continuously branch.

September 23, 2022

Sierra Metals halts 2022 production and finance guidance on Peru mine blockade

Operations at the company's Yauricocha mine remain suspended as residents from a nearby town have blocked access to the site.

September 22, 2022

Moody’s downgrades mining sector outlook to negative

Forecast reflects expectations that aggregate EBITDA will contract for the largest Moody's-rated metals and mining companies.

September 22, 2022

Copper price rebounds on weaker dollar

The dollar index dropped after Japan intervened in the currency market to shore up the battered yen for the first time since 1998. 

September 22, 2022

Researchers working on smart drone capable of preventing tailings dams failures

US-based engineers are developing new technologies to detect and prevent potential failures of coal waste storage facilities.

September 22, 2022

Delayed upgrades prompt Scotgold to cut Q3 production targets

It now expects to produce around 2,000 ounces of gold for the three months to Sep. 30, down from a previous 2,900-3,500 ounces range.

September 21, 2022

Iron ore price falls to two-week low on caution ahead of Fed rate action

The Fed is widely expected to hike rates further by 75 basis points later in the day to tackle high inflation.

September 21, 2022

Seismic device made for extraterrestrial research useful to monitor CO2 levels at mine sites

An ultra-compact seismic device allows for continuous monitoring of carbon reservoirs and the detection of sudden changes that could lead to CO2 leakages.