July 10, 2021

Mediterranean silver likely traded during the Trojan War, the founding of Rome

Scientists used high-precision isotopic analysis to identify the ore sources of hacksilber that served as means of payment in the southern Levant.

July 9, 2021

Energy Fuels’ first shipment creates US-Europe rare earths supply chain

20 tonnes of mixed rare earth carbonate produced at Energy Fuels’ White Mesa Mill in Utah shipped to Neo's rare earth separations facility in Estonia.

July 9, 2021

Gemfields shares spike tied to non disclosable, sensitive information

The emeralds and rubies miner did say it expects to announce sales of $95m in first half of 2021, up 533% from the same period in 2020.

July 9, 2021

Gold price on track for third straight weekly gain

Demand for safe haven assets rose following a rise in US initial jobless claims.

July 9, 2021

Taseko’s Florence mine permit later than expected

Taseko had expected the draft underground injection control (UIC) permit from the EPA by June 30.

July 8, 2021

Copper price down as Fed boosts dollar

Copper prices retreated on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve confirmed plans to tighten monetary policy sooner than expected.

July 8, 2021

Iron ore price retreats as steel production cuts spark demand concerns

A major steel producer in eastern China had been urged to idle its blast furnaces after a central government inspection, according to Reuters.

July 8, 2021

Rio Tinto, POSCO join forces to cut steel sector emissions

Partnership will explore a range of technologies for decarbonization across the value chain from iron ore mining to steelmaking.

July 8, 2021

Why gold loves arsenic

Researchers found that when minerals such as pyrite are enriched with arsenic, gold can enter mineral structural sites by directly binding to arsenic.

July 7, 2021

Social risks accelerate in coal sector – report

Moody's warns the coal industry will face increasing risks related to worker safety and human capital.