September 13, 2021 New type of catalyst may help protect supply of precious metals – study Researchers high demand for catalysts means that global supplies of gold, platinum and palladium are become rapidly depleted
September 10, 2021 Harvard’s $42bn fund to end investment in fossil fuels Harvard's massive endowment will support the world’s green energy transition.
September 9, 2021 Biden administration moves to block Alaska Pebble mine The Department of Justice asked the court to vacate a 2019 decision by the Trump-era EPA to remove protection of the Bristol Bay watershed.
September 9, 2021 Lucara board approves $514m Karowe mine expansion Project is expected to extend the mine’s life for 20 years, until 2040, allowing Lucara to exploit the highest value part of the orebody.
September 9, 2021 Condor Gold charts two options for mining La India One scenario considers a sole open pit, supplemented by two satellites pits, while the other is a mix of open pit and underground operations.
September 9, 2021 Human, environmental costs of sand, gravel mining overlooked — study Researchers say sand and gravel are the most mined materials in the world, with between 32 and 50 billion tonnes extracted globally each year.
September 9, 2021 Asante Gold traces plan to fast-track Bibiani to production The company hired Ghana-based Harlequin International to initiate the refurbishment of Bibiani's 3 million tonne per annum processing plant.
September 8, 2021 Uranium price hits highest level since 2015 as Sprott buys up physical supply Sprott has amassed over 24 million pounds of uranium, sometimes buying more than 500,000 pounds in a single day.
September 8, 2021 De Beers latest sale shows steady rebound in diamond market The world’s top producer by value sold $515 million worth of rough diamonds, the largest figure for this time of year since 2016.
September 8, 2021 BHP inks exploration deal with Gates and Bezos-backed KoBold Metals The world’s largest miner will use artificial intelligence tools developed by KoBold, a start-up backed by a coalition of billionaires.
Aluminum and copper prices take breather after explosive start to 2026 Industrial metals have enjoyed a bullish run into the new year. January 13, 2026 | 03:12 pm
