February 1, 2021 Scientists develop method to detect radioactive materials in gold, copper Uranium and thorium are often found in the gold and copper that go into the electrical components of circuits and other electronic instruments.
February 1, 2021 Glencore inks “ethical cobalt” deal with FREYR It will supply 3,700 tonnes of cobalt metal cut cathodes, a core component in FREYR's lithium-ion battery cells.
January 31, 2021 Chile’s Mining Production Index falls in December The 9.3% drop in the Mining Production Index pushed down the Industrial Production Index by 4.1% in 12 months.
January 29, 2021 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Northern Dynasty stock surges as it releases Pebble appeal details; Lucara strikes again with 378 carat diamond at Karowe; Two years after Brumadinho, still no convictions
January 29, 2021 Building a mine in British Columbia: hurry up and wait Permitting process too long, resource ministers say.
January 29, 2021 Copper price in slump, hits one-month low Industry analysts are still bullish on copper in 2021.
January 29, 2021 Non-energy commodity prices rise at fastest rate since 2011 Commodity prices are rising rapidly as the manufacturing side of the global economy bounces back from the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
January 29, 2021 Peru to allow mining during new coronavirus lockdown The government said on Thursday that mining, as well as fishing and construction, would be allowed to continue during the period from January 31 to February 14.
January 28, 2021 Chile increases estimate of 2021 average copper price to $3.3/lb In November, Colchilco forecast a price of $2.90 for 2021.
January 28, 2021 Turquoise Hill seeks interim order against Rio over Mongolia mine funding Moves aims to "protect viability" of Turquoise's funding strategy for the vast Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold-silver mine.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
