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.